August Primary

The August primary ballot for Washtenaw County races is set. It’s filled with millage renewals, city council races and a vote on a data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Salvos are starting to be thrown in the race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. It began over future millage requests. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School District will be asking voters in August to renew its sinking fund millage. Officials say without it, several future construction projects may not happen. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention. Colin Jackson has more.

Former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed became the third Michigan Democrat to submit signatures in a campaign for U.S. Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A second Democratic candidate for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat turned in nominating petition signatures Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

A lot of money got dropped into the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

One of the proposed initiatives slated to be on the November ballot in Ypsilanti will need to wait before being sent to Lansing for approval. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Washtenaw County Commissioner will challenge incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor in the Democratic primary election in August. 8th District Commissioner Yousef Rabhi has formally announced his candidacy. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Rabhi about his platform and why he decided to run against the incumbent.

The 2025 election season may have just wrapped up, but the 2026 campaign in Washtenaw County has already begun. Ann Arbor has its first council member announcing she will seek reelection. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.