August Primary

A two-seat Democratic majority in the Michigan House of Representatives is looking a bit more fragile. That’s after two Democratic members, who are also running for mayor of their home cities, advanced in their primary races Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Out of the eight candidates, the top six vote getters will now compete for the three vacancies on city council in the general election. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

For the first time since 2003, there are enough candidates running for Milan City Council that a primary is required. Voters will narrow down the field during Tuesday’s election. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Ypsilanti mayor, Lois Allen-Richardson, is now speaking out about her plans for the future following her loss in the August primary. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

Two Washtenaw County attorneys advanced to the general election in a bid to become the next 14-A District Court Judge. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, Fawn Armstrong and Karl Barr move on to the November ballot.

In the newly drawn 14th state Senate district, three Democrats faced each other in this week's primary election. In the end, the chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners won the right to advance and challenge Republican Tim Golding in November. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her path forward.

Incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor, Christopher Taylor, won his Democratic primary race with former City Council member Anne Bannister. Taylor took nearly 62% of the vote. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss plans moving forward.

On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.

Republican Tudor Dixon has won the nomination to face Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the November ballot. Dixon came out on top of a five-person field. Rick Pluta reports.

One of the most closely watched races leading up to the primary election was for Ypsilanti mayor. the race featured current mayor Lois Allen-Richardson, former city councilman Anthony Morgan and Mayor Pro-tem Nicole Brown. With nearly 65% of the vote, Brown moved on to the November ballot. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her plans for the upcoming general election.