Michigan lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on legislation amending the state’s election process, including allowing clerks additional time to pre-process absentee ballots.
2022 Michigan election
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Opinion | Prop 3: We can’t stay silent amid Michigan’s abortion fight
Protecting the rights of our fellow Michiganders should transcend politics. Preventing greater harm to our family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors based on their gender, skin color, or income should not have a partisan divide.
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Who is running for University of Michigan, MSU and Wayne State boards?
Voters will elect two candidates apiece for the boards of each of Michigan’s largest universities. The currently unfilled positions wield enormous influence.
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Michigan's race for Congress: Shri Thanedar is heavy favorite in 13th District
Shri Thanedar is running in one of the nation’s most reliably Democratic districts. He’s sought to assure Detroiters worried about losing a Black representative in Congress.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: Rashida Tlaib up for third term in 12th District
Detroit was divided into two districts because Michigan lost a congressional seat due to stagnant population. The 12th District is reliably Democratic.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: Haley Stevens up for another term in 11th District
The new 11th Congressional District is solidly Democratic, meaning that U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is heavily favored on Nov. 8.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: John James vs. Carl Marlinga in 10th District
The 10th District is centered on Macomb County. It leans Republican and features what could be a compelling race.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: Lisa McClain seeks second term in 9th District
Thee new 9th Congressional District covers Michigan’s Thumb and extends into northern Macomb County. It is solidly Republican.
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Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson swamping Michigan GOP rivals in fundraising
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have millions of dollars in the bank. Their lesser-known rivals, Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, have few funds left and not much time until Election Day.
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Michigan’s race for Congress: Paul Junge vs. Rep. Dan Kildee in 8th District
The new 8th Congressional District is more competitive politically, with President Joe Biden beating Donald Trump by 2 points in 2020. The district could be a tougher test for incumbent Dan Kildee.