Elections

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A divided Ann Arbor School Board has reelected Torchio Feaster as president for another year, but it will be his last. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Business growth and how to achieve it was the main topic Tuesday as Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson addressed the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is suspending his campaign for governor. Instead, he’ll run for Secretary of State. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic 47th District House Representative Carrie Rheingans is encouraging her local constituents to be politically conscious this election year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for governor, is unveiling a health policy vision she says focuses on access, affordability and fairness. Colin Jackson has more.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is trying to carve a path down the middle in his independent campaign for governor. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s amid heavy criticism from Democrats.

While we ring in the New Year, 2026 will see a continuation of many of the same environmental issues we experienced through 2025. But this year is also a mid-term election year, and that could further complicate issues. 48th District State Representative Jennifer Conlin discusses what may come in 2026. The Ann Arbor Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair and co-host Lisa Wozniak to explore current and new challenges.

The City of Ann Arbor has been working toward an equitable vision for the city’s future. This includes affordable housing, carbon neutrality and neighborhood resilience projects, in addition to embracing values that reflect the city’s commitment to human rights. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, who takes a look back at his time in office over the past year while offering a glimpse into the city’s future projects and aspirations as we enter 2026.

The Ann Arbor School Board is moving toward a change in its rules regarding vacancies in officer positions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.