Record 74M early votes cast with less than a week until Election Day 2020
At least 74 million Americans have voted in the 2020 presidential election with less than a week to go until Election Day, according to data compiled Wednesday.
State judge allows guns to be open carried outside Election Day polls
The ruling from Chief Judge Christopher Murray came Tuesday after Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's recent executive order to ban them within 100 feet of polling locations Nov. 3.
Secretary didn't order open carry ban through proper channels, judge rules
A Court of Claims judge ruled Tuesday night the Michigan Secretary of State failed to issue a ban on open carry of firearms through the proper channels. The state attorney general plans to appeal the ruling.
Black women could play key role in deciding 2020 Election, say political aides
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany believes President Trump will get more of the African-American vote than he did in 2016. In 2016 about 200,000 African-American women did not vote.
Trump’s campaign website apparently hacked
The campaign website for President Donald Trump was apparently hacked Tuesday.
President Trump makes campaign stop in Lansing on Tuesday
President Donald Trump announced he will make a campaign stop in Lansing on Tuesday, October 27th, just a week before election day.
NAACP looking for lawyers to man every polling place on Election Day
Lawyers with the NAACP branch in Detroit are on high alert for any voter intimidation, and say they're ready and willing to take on any case within hours on Election Day.
What does the head of the Michigan Association of Police chiefs think of the open carry ban at polling places?
Despite the secretary of state's administrative order banning the open carry of firearms at a polling place, a move that's brought lawsuits from three different gun groups, it may not be a rule that's enforceable since it's not the law.
Sen. Stabenow, Trump campaign adviser make their cases
President Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows made news last weekend when he said the administration is not going to control the pandemic - but instead try to contain it as best they can.
Secretary of State order to ban open carry firearms outside poll locations may not be enforceable
Stevenson, the head of the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs says regardless, officers can't enforce her order because it's not based on law.
US Senate race tightens between Gary Peters, John James
On experience as an elected official, Peters has James beat, but political outsider James argues Peters hasn’t gotten enough done for Michiganders touting his own experience as a businessman and combat veteran.
Mich. SOS Jocelyn Benson says estimate is Friday, Nov. 6 for election results in Michigan
The Detroit city clerk is opening 23 satellite voting centers across the city, where any registered voter can register and vote their absentee onsite.
Secretary of State: Michigan voters should hand deliver their absentee vote instead of mailing it
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking Michigan voters to hand-deliver their absentee votes instead of mailing them, to ensure delays in mailing systems don't keep their vote from being counted.
Overview of Michigan Ballot Proposals this 2020 Election
You’ll find a breakdown of what proposals are on the Michigan ballot below, as well as links to more detailed descriptions of each one.
Some Michigan sheriffs won't enforce open carry ban at election polls
Some Michigan sheriffs have said they won't enforce a rule from the secretary of state outlawing the open carry of firearms near polling stations on election day.
President Trump Supporters question Biden's VP pick at 'Women for Trump' bus tour
"I am a proud Black woman that supports President Donald J. Trump," said Aurelia Skipwith, a Women for Trump Surrogate.
Sen. Kamala Harris spends day in Metro Detroit 'Detroit, Joe and I can't do this without you'
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, Kamala Harris, made campaign stops throughout Metro Detroit Sunday. She started the day out speaking to an empty church in Southfield, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, supporters were still able to watch her virtually.
Senate votes to advance Supreme Court nominee Barrett, confirmation expected Monday
The Republican-led Senate is set to vote on Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections.
Warren councilman cuffs woman posting Black Lives Matter stickers on Trump signs
A Warren City Councilman could face charges from the prosecutor's office after he made a citizen's arrest of a woman who was putting Black Lives Matter stickers on Donald Trump signs.
Lizzo returns to Detroit to campaign for Biden-Harris
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo campaigned Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in metro Detroit for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.