Politics https://www.wcmu.org/tags/politics Politics en-US Copyright Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT Control of Michigan Senate 'teeters' on 35th District special election 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 Pritzker: Trump announcement to move carp barrier project to Michigan is “a political stunt” https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/pritzker-trump-announcement-to-move-carp-barrier-project-to-michigan-is-a-political-stunt Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the Trump administration is playing politics with a billion-dollar barrier under construction to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:40:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/pritzker-trump-announcement-to-move-carp-barrier-project-to-michigan-is-a-political-stunt Rick Pluta Elissa Slotkin for president? Michigan’s U.S. senator doesn’t rule it out in visit to Iowa https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/elissa-slotkin-for-president-michigans-u-s-senator-doesnt-rule-it-out-in-visit-to-iowa In an interview with the Des Moines Register on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) said she “wouldn’t say no forever” if party fixtures encouraged her to run for the presidency in the 2028 cycle or beyond. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/elissa-slotkin-for-president-michigans-u-s-senator-doesnt-rule-it-out-in-visit-to-iowa Ben Solis, Michigan Advance DePerno alleges conflict of interest by AG's office in investigating his 2020 election denial role https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/deperno-alleges-conflict-of-interest-by-ags-office-in-investigating-his-2020-election-denial-role AG's office calls claims baseless, says special prosecutor was properly appointed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:14:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/deperno-alleges-conflict-of-interest-by-ags-office-in-investigating-his-2020-election-denial-role Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance Slotkin signals support for critical minerals reserve legislation https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/slotkin-signals-support-for-critical-minerals-reserve-legislation Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin says creating a strategic critical minerals reserve is important "to ensure China or other hostile nations never have a veto over our national security or our economy." Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:35:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/slotkin-signals-support-for-critical-minerals-reserve-legislation Sarah Cwiek Northern Michigan Congressional candidates to appear at Lake Superior State forum 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 Another Republican jumps in primary to challenge incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Businessman Matthew DenOtter filed to run in Michigan's 1st Congressional District GOP primary earlier this month. He's looking to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who's held the seat since 2016. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-19/another-republican-jumps-in-primary-to-challenge-incumbent-jack-bergman Alvin (AJ) Jones Rahm Emanuel: US in a moment of “palpable anxiety” https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/rahm-emanuel-us-in-a-moment-of-palpable-anxiety Former Chicago Mayor, Obama Administration White House Chief of Staff, member of Congress, U.S. ambassador to Japan and possible Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel slipped into Michigan for a day, to test the waters for a presidential run — including an address Tuesday to the Detroit Economic Club. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:12:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/rahm-emanuel-us-in-a-moment-of-palpable-anxiety Rick Pluta 35th District primary: Greene, Tunney to face off for open state Senate seat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat The outcome of the May 5th general election could have big implications for the state Senate, as Democrats hold only a one-seat majority. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-04/greene-tunney-to-face-off-for-open-state-senate-seat Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer In Toledo speech, Vice President Vance promises lower prices, higher wages, more deportations https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/in-toledo-speech-vice-president-vance-promises-lower-prices-higher-wages-more-deportations Vice President JD Vance promised lower prices and bigger paychecks for American workers during his address at an industrial facility in Toledo Thursday morning. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:51:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/in-toledo-speech-vice-president-vance-promises-lower-prices-higher-wages-more-deportations Anna Busse