Live updates: Michigan's August 2026 primary election
CBS News Detroit is following multiple local, state and federal races in Michigan, including the gubernatorial and U.S. House and Senate races.
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CBS News Detroit is following multiple local, state and federal races in Michigan, including the gubernatorial and U.S. House and Senate races.
Voters are deciding primary races Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
The U.S. Department of Justice said it is monitoring polling sites in Detroit, Hamtramck, Lansing and East Lansing during the August 4 Michigan primary.
The Justice Department sent letters to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing in late June that included informing the cities of the department's intention to place election monitors at some polling locations for the Aug. 4 primary, according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Two progressive Democrats are facing off in a competitive primary race for Ann Arbor's mayor. Incumbent Christopher Taylor has held the position since 2014 and is seeking a fourth and final term as mayor. He faces Democratic Socialist challenger Yousef Rabhi, who has served as Washtenaw County Commissioner since 2023.
Michigan voters are heading to the polls on Aug. 4, casting their ballots for a variety of races, including gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and 13 congressional House races.
Here's what you need to know about when polls open and close on Election Day.
With Detroiters heading to the polls on Tuesday, one of the most important things to understand is how to fill out the partisan section of the ballot correctly.
In Michigan, it is possible to register to vote and then vote on the same day.
Here's what to know about finding your polling location in Michigan.
Of the 1,032,963 ballots already cast, state officials say 959,805 mail-in ballots have been received.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
Michigan Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd discusses his 2026 campaign.
With early voting underway ahead of Tuesday’s primary, increased attention on Michigan elections may leave some voters with questions about identification, eligibility and federal monitoring.
Some residents questioned whether taxpayer money should be used to fund the mayor's legal fight, especially as the city faces financial challenges.
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett discusses Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Detroit officials say those concerns aren't backed by evidence and don't reflect how the city conducts its elections.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Rep. John James.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar discusses his reelection campaign for Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
Just days before Detroiters head to the polls, city election officials are pushing back against concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Democrat Donavan McKinney discusses his campaign for Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses her bid for Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial ticket in 2026.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
