https://www.wcmu.org/tags/democrats Democrats en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Michigan's public service commissioners — responsible for setting utility rates and ensuring reliable service — would be elected instead of appointed, under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/mcdonald-rivet-house-democrats-unveil-affordability-plan U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, joined 114 sitting House Democrats in unveiling what they're calling "a roadmap to affordability" for American families Thursday. The plan targets five main categories of expenses: housing, healthcare, childcare, energy and household essentials like groceries. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/mcdonald-rivet-house-democrats-unveil-affordability-plan Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-23/brandell-adams-enters-race-for-vacant-state-senate-seat Democrat Brandell Adams joins the race for Michigan’s vacant 35th state Senate district seat, which represents Bay City, Midland and Saginaw. Pressure has been mounting on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election. The seat, unfilled since January, could shift the balance of power in the state Senate. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:16:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-23/brandell-adams-enters-race-for-vacant-state-senate-seat Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-30/rep-betsy-coffia-made-history-in-2022-can-she-do-it-again All eyes are on the race to determine who will go to Lansing to represent the Traverse City area, along Leelanau County and part of Benzie County. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:04:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-30/rep-betsy-coffia-made-history-in-2022-can-she-do-it-again Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/northeast-michiganders-watch-turbulent-election-season-unfold June and July saw back-to-back political events, which has left voters on both sides of the fence shocked. Northeast Michigan residents share their feelings on the 2024 election campaign. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:01:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/northeast-michiganders-watch-turbulent-election-season-unfold Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Democrats in the state Legislature have sponsored a bill to help people fend off defamation lawsuits filed by businesses trying to stifle criticism. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:53:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-29/lost-voice-cuts-grand-rapids-speech-short-for-the-first-lady Jill Biden was scheduled to speak at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's annual First Ladies Luncheon, but after losing her voice, she asked another White House official to deliver her speech. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:51:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-29/lost-voice-cuts-grand-rapids-speech-short-for-the-first-lady Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/michigan-secretary-of-state-outlines-policy-hopes-for-this-session Michigan Democratic lawmakers say they want to keep petition signature gatherers from lying to voters. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:36:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/michigan-secretary-of-state-outlines-policy-hopes-for-this-session Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-01-05/kalamazoo-residents-volunteer-in-georgias-senate-election Three Kalamazoo volunteers helping get out the Democratic vote in today's (Tuesday's) US Senate races in Georgia say they're excited about the work.Troy… Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:28:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-01-05/kalamazoo-residents-volunteer-in-georgias-senate-election Andrew Robins https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-18/beto-orourke-makes-campaign-stop-in-michigan Michigan is getting a lot of attention this month from candidates for president - starting with Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who made a campaign stop in Macomb… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:10:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-03-18/beto-orourke-makes-campaign-stop-in-michigan Tracy Samilton