Blog categorized as Elections

A bit of ancient Michigan political history was revisited last week on a story that materialized back in the days of Gov. Rick Snyder, when the Senate was run by then-Majority Leader Randy Richardville and the Democratic Minority Leader was Gretchen Whitmer . . . yes, that Gretchen Whitmer.

Republicans are anxiously tapping their fingers, checking their watches and refreshing their emails, waiting for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call the special election to fill the 35th Senate seat.

Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) in the 44th House District submitted the only recount from the Nov. 5 General Election to the Secretary of State before Monday's deadline.

Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater said in a letter that Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) had “misconceptions” regarding a question she had about non-citizens registered to vote based on numbers from a verification system.

he Calhoun County Board of Canvassers officially certified on Monday the election results showing Republican Steve Frisbie won House District 44 by 58 votes over Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek).