https://www.wcmu.org/tags/elections Elections en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:32:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons The Genesee County Sheriff said officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement are creating public "distrust" of law enforcement, should not be masked nor drive unmarked vehicles. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:32:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons 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/2025-12-08/bergman-to-face-challenger-in-northern-michigans-gop-primary Justin Michal of Grayling has announced his bid in the GOP primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, since 2017. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:43:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/bergman-to-face-challenger-in-northern-michigans-gop-primary Cristin Coppess 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/2024-08-07/rivethouse080624 State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), who is in her first term in the statehouse, won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:26:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/rivethouse080624 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/jungehouse080624 Paul Junge, who previously served in Trump administration and worked as a TV news anchor, won the Republican nomination for Michigan's 8th Congressional District Tuesday evening. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:25:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-07/jungehouse080624 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/rogerssenate080624 Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, who represented Michigan's 8th Congressional District from 2001 to 2015, won the Republican primary election for an open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:33:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/rogerssenate080624 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/slotkinsenate080624 U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing), who represents Michigan's 7th Congressional District, won the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday evening. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:23:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/slotkinsenate080624 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-29/early-voting-begins-in-michigan-for-upcoming-primary-elections Over 10,000 ballots were cast Saturday and Sunday at early voting sites across the state, according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. This will be the second election statewide that includes new early voting laws. The rules stem from a state constitutional amendment passed in 2022. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:41:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-29/early-voting-begins-in-michigan-for-upcoming-primary-elections Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/2022-candidates-campaigns-enter-final-week-stretch Most voters have probably made up their minds, with a small group of undecideds who could still make a difference in close races. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:28:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/2022-candidates-campaigns-enter-final-week-stretch