Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson breaks down Michigan primary during the pandemic
Michigan's secretary of state breaks down everything that is need-to-know for this year's August primary election.
Michigan's August primary election has arrived
The state's long-awaited primary election has finally arrived, and it's a strange one. Voters who haven't already mailed in their absentee ballots and are casting their vote in person will find several changes made to the traditional election system.
Republican Michigan Senator Tom Barrett tests positive for COVID-19
The Michigan Senate and House have scrubbed their scheduled meetings on Thursday because one state senator has tested positive for COVID-19.
Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about the need for second round of stimulus checks
"I met a couple that's moving out of the house out of a trailer because they don't want their credit rating impacted and they can't afford to make their rent or mortgage payments."
Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch
Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.
Delayed election results? Maybe, but not because of fraud
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
Michigan August primary 2020: election guide, absentee ballots, and staying safe while voting in person
Michigan’s primary will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the middle of a pandemic and an unprecedented number of voters have already submitted their ballots by mail thanks to a change to state law approved in 2018.
Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating election delay
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
Detroit election ready for in-person voting on Primary Day
With the COVID-19 pandemic, a record number of people are expected to vote by mail in Michigan and across the country this year. Others will still vote the traditional method and the Detroit clerk says everything is being done to keep them safe this year.
Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
Stacey Abrams moderates Biden for President roundtable with Michiganders
Georgia politician Stacey Abrams moderated a virtual Biden For President roundtable with Michiganders on Wednesday.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
GOP candidate running for Livonia state rep rebukes 'racial profiling' billboard with her own message
A Republican candidate running for state representative in Livonia has waded into a billboard battle that's been taking place over I-96 with her own message of support for law enforcement. A previous billboard sign showed "Driving While Black? Racial profiling ahead. Welcome to Livonia"
Election officials prepare for safe voting procedures amid COVID-19
With primary day less than two weeks away, Detroit election officials say they're ready to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone's vote counts.
Trump blames "Democrat-run states" for not getting to hold a "big rally in Michigan"
The Trump campaign said Democratic leaders don't want the president on the campaign trail after he blamed restrictions in Michigan for keeping him from holding a "big rally in Michigan" during an interview on Sunday with FOX News. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office said they haven't received any request from the president about holding a rally.
Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Kanye West files statement of candidacy with FEC for 2020 presidential election
The Oklahoma State Election Board confirmed Yeezy’s candidacy in a July 15 tweet.
Sterling Heights opens new election center, installs four absentee ballot drop boxes
The city of Sterling Heights is making its election systems more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening an election center and installing absentee voter ballot drop boxes at the city's fire stations.