https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-midterms-2026 Michigan Midterms 2026 en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-05/watch-live-politics-and-pie-in-glen-arbor Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. — Join IPR, the Leelanau Enterprise and the Glen Arbor Sun for the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-05/watch-live-politics-and-pie-in-glen-arbor https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-02/governors-race-hits-saline-township-site-of-massive-data-center-project Republican gubernatorial candidate John James speaks outside the site of a planned data center in Saline Township on October 2, 2026. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-02/governors-race-hits-saline-township-site-of-massive-data-center-project Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-02/gop-attorney-general-candidate-attacks-democratic-rival-over-sex-work-policy Democrat Eli Savit, the current Washtenaw County prosecutor, has decriminalized consensual sex work. His office still prosecutes Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:39:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-02/gop-attorney-general-candidate-attacks-democratic-rival-over-sex-work-policy Russ McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-01/rogers-and-el-sayed-disagree-on-many-issues-except-data-center-moratoriums Both candidates agree on slowing down data center development until more concreate policy solutions are established. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:32:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-01/rogers-and-el-sayed-disagree-on-many-issues-except-data-center-moratoriums Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-01/whitmer-warns-against-constitution-convention-says-reproductive-freedom-is-at-risk The governor's comments come despite the lack of a coordinated effort by Michigan Republicans to undo abortion access via a constitutional convention. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-10-01/whitmer-warns-against-constitution-convention-says-reproductive-freedom-is-at-risk Minnie Bardenhagen https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-30/slotkin-says-voters-should-be-wary-of-federal-interference-in-midterms Senator Elissa Slotkin said President Donald Trump’s attempts at changing election processes so close to November are concerning. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:18:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-30/slotkin-says-voters-should-be-wary-of-federal-interference-in-midterms Russ McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-30/michigan-secretary-of-state-candidates-debate-election-security-voter-trust-and-access Candidates for Michigan Secretary of State detailed plans for election security, voter trust, and branch office access during a League of Women Voters forum. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-30/michigan-secretary-of-state-candidates-debate-election-security-voter-trust-and-access Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-29/michigan-libertarian-party-washes-its-hands-of-its-gubernatorial-nominee Earlier this month, party leadership voted to censure Anthony Hudson. Now the party says it’s disavowing his campaign and disassociating “from any affiliation, support, or political connection." Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:45:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-29/michigan-libertarian-party-washes-its-hands-of-its-gubernatorial-nominee Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-29/should-michigan-hold-a-constitutional-convention-voters-will-decide-this-november Recent polling from WDIV and the Detroit News found that nearly half of likely voters support a con-con. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:24:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-29/should-michigan-hold-a-constitutional-convention-voters-will-decide-this-november Minnie Bardenhagen https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-28/benson-james-boast-dueling-endorsements-from-first-responders-veterans-groups Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:07:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-09-28/benson-james-boast-dueling-endorsements-from-first-responders-veterans-groups Russ McNamara