Mar. 28, 2026
Voters Alarmed by Trump's Escalating Rhetoric and Erratic Decisions
Freep readers weigh in on Trump's threats to voting rights and more.
Mar. 28, 2026
Michigan GOP Taps Eaton County Prosecutor for Attorney General
Doug Lloyd wins party's nomination after delegates endorse him at state convention
Mar. 24, 2026
Former South Lyon mayor running for state's 49th District House seat
Dan Pelchat says he can no longer be silent as he sees "our way of life and our system of government being undermined."
Mar. 19, 2026
Michigan Man Sentenced in 2022 Election Petition Scandal
Shawn Wilmoth received 4 years in prison for forging signatures that disqualified 5 Republican gubernatorial candidates
Mar. 19, 2026
Man at Center of Michigan 2022 Election Petition Scandal Sentenced to 4 Years
Judge allows defendant to stay out of prison during appeal, calling case "unusual"
Mar. 19, 2026
Pete Buttigieg Campaigns for Democrat in Michigan Senate Race
Former Transportation Secretary rallies for Chedrick Greene ahead of special election that could flip state Senate majority
Mar. 16, 2026
Michigan Voter Roll Case Could Reach Supreme Court First
A fast-moving appeals court and its political makeup could put Michigan's voter roll case at the center of the DOJ's push to win access to state voter registration data.
Mar. 16, 2026
GOP Urges Trump to Move Past 2020 Election Grievances
Republicans worry revisiting voter fraud claims could distract from key economic issues ahead of midterms.
Mar. 13, 2026
Michigan School Tax Campaign Suspends 2026 Ballot Effort
Organizers cite challenges in gathering required signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Mar. 13, 2026
Michigan 'Fake Electors' Plan Lawsuit Against Attorney General
The group alleges 'malicious intent' behind felony charges related to 2020 election scheme.
Mar. 12, 2026
Benson Faces Scrutiny Over Husband's Data Center Role, Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's campaign for governor faces questions about potential conflicts of interest and a racial discrimination lawsuit against her office.
Mar. 11, 2026
Nesbitt Promises Largest ICE Deployment in Michigan History for Gubernatorial Public Safety Plan
Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt unveils hardline immigration and law enforcement platform.
Mar. 11, 2026
Punching Bags with Candidates' Faces Linked to 37 Uncounted Ballots in Hamtramck, Michigan
The incident has upended Hamtramck City Hall and left the legitimacy of the razor-thin mayoral election result under continued scrutiny.
Mar. 10, 2026
Michigan 'False Electors' Case Dismissed, Prosecutor Cites 'Righteous Anger'
Attorney General Dana Nessel declines to appeal judge's dismissal of charges against 16 individuals who signed documents attempting to certify Trump electors in 2020.
Mar. 10, 2026
Michigan's False Elector Case Dismissed, Leaving Trump-Led Conspiracy Unpunished
Attorney General Dana Nessel says she won't appeal the judge's decision, citing lack of evidence for criminal intent.
Mar. 9, 2026
Michigan Democrats Vow to Defend Against Potential Federal Election Interference
State party chair condemns Trump's calls for federal involvement in state elections as 'an attack on our democracy'
Mar. 8, 2026
Experts Warn of Partisan Efforts to Control Voting Machinery in Battleground States
Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, and Arizona identified as vulnerable to rule changes and audits that could undermine confidence in election results.
Mar. 4, 2026
Duggan Pitches Data Center Reform and Local Control in Governor Run
Independent candidate touts plans for Michigan data centers and empowering local communities.
Mar. 3, 2026
Detroit Rep. Karen Whitsett won't seek another term in state House
Whitsett, D-Detroit, has frequently been at odds with the Democratic Party on issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Mar. 2, 2026
Small business owner challenges incumbent state representative in Michigan's 68th District
Deanna Martin, a retired accountant and businesswoman, has announced her candidacy for the 68th District State Representative seat, setting up a Republican primary challenge against incumbent David W. Martin.
