Elections

A group of Republican state legislators is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let them challenge two voter-approved amendments to the Michigan Constitution. 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.

Former State Representative Felicia Brabec says there are still a lot of problems facing Michigan residents. The Pittsfield Township Democrat says that’s why she has already announced her candidacy for the State Senate’s 15th District seat. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Republican-led state House Election Integrity Committee held a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

State Senator Jim Runestad will serve as the next Michigan Republican Party chair after being chosen at the state’s spring convention Saturday. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Democratic Party convention this weekend chose veteran politician Curtis Hertel Jr. to be its new chair. Rick Pluta has more.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for governor. The primary will take place in August of next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Rick Pluta reports.