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Michigan Democrats ride high on blue wave

A voter fills out their ballot at the Morton Township Fire Department in central Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Adam Miedema
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WCMU News
A voter fills out their ballot at the Morton Township Fire Department in Mecosta County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

The Democratic Party here in Michigan was able to ride the blue wave that swept across the country on election night this week.

WCMU's AJ Jones breaks down the results for key races impacting central and northern Michigan with host Tina Sawyer.

Reporting on this episode comes from WCMU reporters AJ Jones, Minnie Bardenhagen, Blace Carpenter, Rick Brewer and MPRN's Russ McNamara and Colin Jackson.

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This podcast is produced in part by the members of NABET Local 412. This episode of Between the Lakes was edited and mixed by Rick Brewer. Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall and Jack Ecker designed our show art. Mike Horace is our executive producer.

Tina Sawyer is the local host of Morning Edition on WCMU. She joined WCMU in November, 2022.