https://www.wcmu.org/tags/august-primary August Primary en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/michigan-proposal-would-move-election-dates-eliminate-august-primary The plan from Senate Democrats keeps three elections on the calendar each year. That’s the way school districts want it, but not clerks. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/michigan-proposal-would-move-election-dates-eliminate-august-primary Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/parker-fairbairn-unseats-neil-friske-in-closely-watched-107th-state-house-race State Rep. Neil Friske has lost his seat in the primary. Party endorsements, big spending and a high-profile arrest all played into 25-year-old Parker Fairbairn’s victory on Tuesday. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:20:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/parker-fairbairn-unseats-neil-friske-in-closely-watched-107th-state-house-race Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/michigan-house-104th-seat-gop-race-called-for-roth With unofficial results from all townships reported, the AP called the GOP race for the 104th district Michigan House seat for incumbent John Roth. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:29:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/michigan-house-104th-seat-gop-race-called-for-roth Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/kaliseum-millage-fails-four-other-kalkaska-millages-pass Five millages were on the Kalkaksa primary ballot Aug. 6. Only four passed. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:21:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/kaliseum-millage-fails-four-other-kalkaska-millages-pass Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/new-alpena-county-board-britton-konarzewski-win-primaries Newcomer Todd Britton and incumbent Travis Konarzewski have been chosen as the Republican nominees for Alpena County Board of Commissioners seats, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:44:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/new-alpena-county-board-britton-konarzewski-win-primaries Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-18/kalkaskamillages071824 The August primary isn't just about candidates, there are also ballot proposals for voters to decide on. In Kalkaska county, all five proposals are millages. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:01:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-18/kalkaskamillages071824 Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/collier-strives-for-cooperation-while-vying-for-congress Collier is one of three Democratic candidates running for the nomination on August 6. Michigan's 8th congressional district is considered a toss-up by the Cook Political Report. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:11:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/collier-strives-for-cooperation-while-vying-for-congress Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-09/primary-night-successes-leave-the-democratic-house-majority-uncertain A two-seat Democratic majority in the Michigan House of Representatives is looking a bit more fragile. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:38:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-09/primary-night-successes-leave-the-democratic-house-majority-uncertain Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/election-workers-alleged-tampering-does-not-alter-primary-election-results The Kent County Clerk has released findings from the Gaines Township primary election audit. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:21:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/election-workers-alleged-tampering-does-not-alter-primary-election-results Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-07/kent-county-precinct-audit-confirms-alleged-tampering-incident-did-not-affect-outcome-of-primary-vote An audit confirms an incident of alleged tampering in a Kent County precinct in the August primary didn't affect the outcome. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:21:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-07/kent-county-precinct-audit-confirms-alleged-tampering-incident-did-not-affect-outcome-of-primary-vote Tracy Samilton