Local Election

WCMU Public Media sent a survey to all six of the First Congressional District candidates seeking their party's nomination on Aug. 4. We asked for their views on several issues, including affordability, federal disaster relief, Line 5, PFAS contamination, foreign policy and more.

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman is up for re-election in the GOP's First Congressional District primary on Aug. 4, 2026. He is one of three Republican candidates.

Justin Michal is one of three Republican candidates running in the First Congressional District's GOP primary on Aug. 4, 2026.

Matthew DenOtter is one of three Republican candidates running in the First Congressional District's GOP primary on Aug. 4, 2026.

Callie Barr is one of three Democratic candidates running for the First Congressional District seat in the primaries on Aug. 4, 2026.

Wayne Stiles is one of three Democratic candidates running in the First Congressional District primaries on Aug 4, 2026.

Kyle Blomquist is one of three Democratic candidates running for the First Congressional District seat in the primaries on Aug. 4, 2026.

Locals clerks are encouraging voters to turn in their absentee ballots two weeks ahead of election day. Primary elections are scheduled to take place on Feb. 3.

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.

WCMU is closely covering the upcoming state Senate special election in the Saginaw Bay region. The outcome of the election could have major impact on state legislation in 2026.