https://www.wcmu.org/tags/local-election Local Election en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:39:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/absentee-voting-begins-in-primary-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat 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. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:39:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/absentee-voting-begins-in-primary-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat Brianna Edgar 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/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election 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. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:40:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/central-and-northern-michigan-school-districts-passed-fewer-bonds-than-the-rest-of-the-state Across the state, schools saw a higher success rate in passing bonds than in the past two elections. Still, central and northern school districts mostly rejected bond proposals. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:51:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/central-and-northern-michigan-school-districts-passed-fewer-bonds-than-the-rest-of-the-state Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-03/michigan-schools-ask-voters-to-consider-upgrades-this-election-day Many of these bonds are repeats from years past. Proposals include general school funding, infrastructure upgrades and more. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:22:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-03/michigan-schools-ask-voters-to-consider-upgrades-this-election-day Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/us-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-to-visit-mid-michigan-thursday El-Sayed will be in Clare Thursday evening. The progressive is one of three Democrats seeking to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township). Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:05:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/us-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-to-visit-mid-michigan-thursday Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/so-far-3-candidates-are-running-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat-who-are-they Michigan’s 35th state Senate seat has been vacant since January. Candidates from both parties have entered the race, though a special election date has not yet been set. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:35:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/so-far-3-candidates-are-running-for-michigans-open-state-senate-seat-who-are-they Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-06/exchange-between-whitmer-staffer-and-resident-renews-calls-for-special-election Republicans in the Michigan statehouse have renewed calls for a special election in the 35th senate district following a comment by a Gov. Gretchen Whitmer staffer at a public meeting in Saginaw. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:36:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-06/exchange-between-whitmer-staffer-and-resident-renews-calls-for-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:40:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/isabella-county-voters-weigh-in-on-upcoming-millage-vote The debate over the vote comes from a disinterest in a property tax increase that was on the February ballot. This upcoming election day the operating millage will not increase property taxes. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:17:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/isabella-county-voters-weigh-in-on-upcoming-millage-vote Ellie Frysztak