https://www.wcmu.org/2026-special-election Everything you need to know about the race to fill the state Senate seat for the Saginaw Bay metro area. en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap In 1979, Saginaw voted to impose a $3.8 million hard cap on the amount of property taxes it could collect from residents. While the city has voted seven times to keep the cap in place for nearly five decades, some residents are pushing to remove it. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/svsu-to-host-candidate-forum-for-open-michigan-senate-seat The high-stakes special election in Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties on May 5 will determine if Democrats can control the state Senate for the reminder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final term in office. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:49:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/svsu-to-host-candidate-forum-for-open-michigan-senate-seat Alvin (AJ) Jones, Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Democrat Chedrick Greene and Republican Jason Tunney both held campaign events in Midland on Wednesday to rally support for a special election on May 5 that will determine if Democrats in the Michigan Senate will be able to maintain their one-seat majority. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/league-of-women-voters-pull-sponsorship-of-svsu-state-senate-candidate-forum A forum for the upcoming special election will not include Libertarian Ali Sledz. SVSU said she doesn't meet their forum guidelines, but the League of Women Voters of Michigan says all candidates should be on the stage. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:13:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/league-of-women-voters-pull-sponsorship-of-svsu-state-senate-candidate-forum Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/dems-pour-resources-into-35th-senate-district-race A national Democratic party group is focusing resources on Michigan’s 35th state Senate District. Analysts have framed the mid-Michigan area as a bellwether for the country’s political climate. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:59:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/dems-pour-resources-into-35th-senate-district-race Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May 5th general election could have big implications for the state Senate, as Democrats hold only a one-seat majority. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:33:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-19/a-third-choice-libertarians-choose-candidate-in-race-for-mich-s-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May special election in the 35th District could have major consequences for Senate Democrats who currently hold only a one-seat majority. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-19/a-third-choice-libertarians-choose-candidate-in-race-for-mich-s-open-state-senate-seat Cristin Coppess, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/absentee-voting-begins-in-primary-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat Locals clerks are encouraging voters to turn in their absentee ballots two weeks ahead of election day. Primary elections are scheduled to take place on Feb. 3. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:39:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/absentee-voting-begins-in-primary-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race The early numbers provide insight into the state of primary races in the Saginaw Bay region at around the halfway mark in the lead up to election night on Feb. 3. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:38:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race Alvin (AJ) Jones