2026 Elections

Same-sex marriage is still banned in Michigan’s State Constitution and would become de jure law if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 2015 ruling that legalized the practice. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has a local perspective on the matter.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor. That determination was made Monday by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit says his experience in protecting the rights of the public makes him an ideal candidate to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says she will not be endorsing any candidates ahead of next year’s Democratic primary elections for Michigan’s open Senate and Governor's seats. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day 2025, and a number of diverse environmental topics will be championed locally. Among them, grassroots organization Ann Arbor for Public Power (A2P2), which continues its crusade for a greener public utility within the city. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with A2P2 President Greg Woodring about their efforts to advocate for a more climate-friendly energy source.

Congressman John James announced Monday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

With the Ann Arbor City Council narrowly rejecting beginning the move toward replacing DTE with a municipally owned public utility, Ann Arbor for Public Power is now seeking an alternate route. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rank MI Vote is eyeing Ann Arbor for support its effort to gather over 600,000 signatures statewide to put ranked choice voting on the 2026 ballot. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.