Michigan Senate proposes moving state's August primary to May in future years
Discussions have started in Lansing as to whether to move the Michigan primary election to May in future election cycles.
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Discussions have started in Lansing as to whether to move the Michigan primary election to May in future election cycles.
The list of Michigan gubernatorial candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm election. Here's a list of candidates who announced they are running.
Voters in Michigan say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns.
Two people were convicted in a signature fraud case that derailed the campaigns of multiple Republican gubernatorial candidates and several judicial candidates during the 2022 Michigan August primary election.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Adam Alharbi was set to be sworn in as mayor of Hamtramck on Sunday, even as his opponent is contesting November's election. Julia Avant reports from Alharbi's inauguration party.
The push to include 37 uncounted ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral race has made its way to the Michigan Supreme Court.
City Councilmember Muhith Mahmood, who lost by 11 votes to Adam Alharbi, is appealing a Wayne County judge's ruling not to tabulate the 37 uncounted absentee ballots, something his lawyer says is violating voter rights.
A former Michigan township clerk and her personal attorney will stand trial for unauthorized access to 2020 voter data.
A recount of ballots in the Hamtramck mayoral election once again affirms that Adam Alharbi was the winner over City Councilman Muhith Mahmood.
Two men who were charged with issuing robocalls to intimidate Detroit voters during the 2020 election have been sentenced to one year of probation.
Records show that City Councilman Muhith Mahmood filed a petition for a recount on Nov. 19.
Two weeks after Election Day, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers has now officially certified the results of the Hamtramck mayoral race and city council elections.
Twenty-one Republican legislators in Michigan have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting the U.S. Department of Justice oversee the state's primary and general elections next year.
The election is not over yet for Hamtramck mayor, as a difference of about 11 votes remains between the top two seats.
City Councilmember Nikolas Hertrich ran unopposed in Howell's mayoral race, and today, he says he wants to continue improving the city.
Michael Bouchard, the son of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, is running in the 2026 election cycle for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
This mayoral victory is groundbreaking. When Sheffield is sworn in next January, she will be the first woman in the city's 75 mayor history to be named mayor.
A new era in Detroit is on the horizon with the election of the city's first woman mayor, Mary Sheffield.
Hamtramck's mayoral race between Adam Alharbi and Muhith Mahmood is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Following months of controversy in Hamtramck, including the departures of the police chief and city manager, the city's mayoral race is separated by just 11 votes following Tuesday's election.
Click here to see the results from the November general election in Southeast Michigan.
The Dearborn Heights mayoral election on Tuesday came down to Acting Mayor Mo Baydoun and Councilwoman Denise Malinowski Maxwell, who know each other well, working on the city council.
Reactions from local, state and national leaders are pouring in after Mary Sheffield was named the winner of the Detroit mayoral race.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has introduced legislation aiming to set limits on how and when the Department of Defense can use AI.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Oaks Village in Monroe has been ordered to close its overnight homeless shelter as of Friday afternoon, city officials said.
A Canadian man was arrested after he walked across the not-yet-open Gordie Howe International Bridge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.
Communities across Michigan are reminding area residents how local emergency alert systems work in case of tornadoes and other severe weather.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
A Canadian man was arrested after he walked across the not-yet-open Gordie Howe International Bridge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has introduced legislation aiming to set limits on how and when the Department of Defense can use AI.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of sick calls among Transportation Security Administration officers, which is leading to long security lines at airports across the country.
U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy.
A 28-year-old Canadian man with a criminal history was taken into custody on March 6 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the man walked across the not-yet-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Detroit police have shut down a bar on the city's west side. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit an Auburn Hills business. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
The 2026 statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in keeping with Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week. Participation by local communities in southeast Michigan through outdoor sirens or local emergency alerts will be on a case-by-case basis.