https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-politics Michigan politics en-US Copyright Thu, 07 May 2026 23:07:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-07/gop-congressman-seeks-end-date-military-limits-for-war-in-iran U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, introduced legislation that would set a deadline for President Trump's military action to cease by July 30. Thu, 07 May 2026 23:07:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-07/gop-congressman-seeks-end-date-military-limits-for-war-in-iran Emma J Nelson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election The long-awaited race will determine if Democrats are able to maintain their slim one-seat majority in the chamber for the final months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tenure. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/el-sayed-looks-to-capture-youth-vote-during-msu-rally-with-hasan-piker Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is the former Wayne County Health Director. He's campaigning on Michigan State University's campus with influencer Hasan Piker. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:07:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/el-sayed-looks-to-capture-youth-vote-during-msu-rally-with-hasan-piker Andrew Roth https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/stevens-seeks-to-restore-social-security-administration-staffing Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D, MI-11) is introducing new legislation to bring back thousands of jobs at the Social Security Administration. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:53:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/stevens-seeks-to-restore-social-security-administration-staffing Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/why-ballot-curing-is-a-potential-secret-weapon-for-michigan-campaigns A close mayoral election in 2025 shows how campaigns can earn more votes by reminding voters to fix issues with their signatures on absentee ballot envelopes. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:54:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/why-ballot-curing-is-a-potential-secret-weapon-for-michigan-campaigns Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Democrat Chedrick Greene and Republican Jason Tunney both held campaign events in Midland on Wednesday to rally support for a special election on May 5 that will determine if Democrats in the Michigan Senate will be able to maintain their one-seat majority. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/race-for-open-michigan-senate-seat-heats-up-in-midland Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/mcdonald-rivet-votes-in-favor-of-limiting-trumps-military-campaign-in-iran The vote in the U.S. House of Representatives fell mostly along party lines and failed by a handful of votes, 212-219. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:27:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/mcdonald-rivet-votes-in-favor-of-limiting-trumps-military-campaign-in-iran Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-congressional-candidates-to-appear-at-lake-superior-state-forum Four candidates have confirmed their attendance. They do not include Democratic candidate Callie Barr, who was Michigan 1st Congressional District nominee in 2024, and incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet). Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:25:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/northern-michigan-congressional-candidates-to-appear-at-lake-superior-state-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/dems-pour-resources-into-35th-senate-district-race A national Democratic party group is focusing resources on Michigan’s 35th state Senate District. Analysts have framed the mid-Michigan area as a bellwether for the country’s political climate. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:59:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/dems-pour-resources-into-35th-senate-district-race Colin Jackson