https://www.wcmu.org/tags/midterm-election Midterm Election en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Residents and farmers from central Michigan gathered to talk about issues that matter to them most, and to ask candidates running for local, state and federal office to advocate for new agriculture policies. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/michiganders-can-submit-i-voted-sticker-designs Design submissions are currently available for Michigan's "I voted" stickers, and winners will see their designs at polling stations for the 2026 midterm elections. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:20:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/michiganders-can-submit-i-voted-sticker-designs Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-11/county-canvassers-begin-certifying-vote-totals The votes have been counted, but they’re still not official. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:55:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-11/county-canvassers-begin-certifying-vote-totals https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-11/dixon-michigan-gop-leadership-at-odds-following-election-loss Tensions among Michigan Republicans are starting to show after the party's losses on Election Day. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:54:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-11/dixon-michigan-gop-leadership-at-odds-following-election-loss Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-18/capital-area-transportation-authority-extends-time-window-of-free-rides-for-voting The Capital Area Transportation Authority has long offered free rides to polling places on election day. This year, CATA will extend access to free transportation to include the two weeks leading up to the election. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:40:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-18/capital-area-transportation-authority-extends-time-window-of-free-rides-for-voting Scott Pohl https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/ballot-initiative-aims-to-protect-abortion-rights-in-michigan Michigan’s 1931 law banning abortion is on hold due to a judge’s injunction preventing its enforcement. For now, abortions can continue in the state despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.The Republican-controlled legislature has denied votes on bills by Democrats that would codify the right to abortion care in Michigan. The Reproductive Freedom for All ballot initiative seeks to bypass the legislature and put the question of abortion rights before voters in November. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:01:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/ballot-initiative-aims-to-protect-abortion-rights-in-michigan Russell McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/absentee-ballots-for-august-primary-elections-now-available Absentee ballots for the upcoming August primary elections are now available at clerk’ offices statewide. Michelle Jokisch Polo spoke with Ingham County’s Clerk about the process. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:48:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/absentee-ballots-for-august-primary-elections-now-available Michelle Jokisch Polo