https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/the-35th-district-special-election-hub The 35th District Special Election Hub 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/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum 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/2026-03-12/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