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Benson Outraises James in Michigan Governor Money Race
Oct 24, 2026
Benson Outraises James in Michigan Governor Money Race
LANSING, Mich. — Democrat Jocelyn Benson brought in more money than Republican John James over the last stretch of reporting in the race for Michigan governor, but James heads into the final days with the bigger bank account, according to pre-general election campaign finance statements filed Friday, Oct. 23. The reports cover Aug. 25 through
UP, Northern Michigan Fire Crews Get $2.1M in FEMA Grants
Oct 23, 2026
UP, Northern Michigan Fire Crews Get $2.1M in FEMA Grants
LANSING, Mich. — A dozen fire departments and townships across the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan are getting more than $2.1 million in federal money for breathing gear, trucks, hoses and training. Slotkin and Peters, who represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, shared the news Thursday. The dollars flow through two FEMA programs, the Assistance
Early Voting Opens at the Civic Center in Novi
Oct 24, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Novi
Early Voting Opens at the Civic Center in Novi
Via HERE Novi: NOVI, Mich. — Voters from the City of Novi, Novi Township and the City of Northville can start casting ballots in person Saturday at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. The shared site opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. each day through Sunday, Nov. 1. The one exception is […]
Sanders Brings Student Town Hall to Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor
Oct 24, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Ann Arbor
Sanders Brings Student Town Hall to Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor
Via HERE Ann Arbor: ANN ARBOR, Mich. — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to take the Michigan Theater stage Monday, Oct. 26, for an Ann Arbor town hall aimed at students, part of a late campaign push for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. The program, titled Students vs. Billionaires and put on by More Perfect University, starts at […]
Sanders Joins El-Sayed for Sunday Rally in Grand Rapids
Oct 24, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Grand Rapids
Sanders Joins El-Sayed for Sunday Rally in Grand Rapids
Via HERE Grand Rapids: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont will campaign in Grand Rapids on Sunday, Oct. 25, alongside Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. The event, billed as a Michigan First rally, is set for 6:30 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. Doors open two hours […]
Obama Rallies With El-Sayed and Benson in Detroit Saturday
Oct 24, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Detroit
Obama Rallies With El-Sayed and Benson in Detroit Saturday
Via HERE Detroit: DETROIT, Mich. — Former President Barack Obama is in Detroit on Saturday to campaign for Michigan Democrats on the same day the state opens early in-person voting. Obama is set to appear with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat, along with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other party […]
Twelve Candidates Vie for Five Ann Arbor School Board Seats
Oct 24, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Ann Arbor
Twelve Candidates Vie for Five Ann Arbor School Board Seats
Via HERE Ann Arbor: ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Twelve people are on the Nov. 3 ballot for five seats on the Ann Arbor Public Schools board, and city voters can begin casting ballots in person this weekend. Nine candidates are competing for four full four-year terms. Rima Mohammad, seeking a second term, is the lone incumbent in that field. […]
Unsigned Flock Camera Texts Hit Plymouth-Canton School Board Race
Oct 23, 2026
Unsigned Flock Camera Texts Hit Plymouth-Canton School Board Race
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Voters in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district have been getting unsigned text messages that wrongly link school board candidates to Flock surveillance cameras, less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election. Candidates Joe Tollefson and Craig Olzak were among those named. Both said the cameras have never been part of their
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