Blog tagged as Elections

On Average, Whitmer Takes 17 Days To Call A Special Election 

01/16/25 01:10 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
On Average, Whitmer Takes 17 Days To Call A Special Election 
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.

Republicans Cast MI's 15 Electoral College Votes For Trump In Red And Jolly Ceremony

12/18/24 10:26 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Republicans Cast MI's 15 Electoral College Votes For Trump In Red And Jolly Ceremony
Republicans Tuesday cast all of Michigan's 15 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump.

Haadsma Only Race To File For Recount 

11/26/24 02:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Haadsma Only Race To File For Recount 
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.

MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 

11/25/24 01:40 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 
The University of Michigan’s 2025-2026 Economic Outlook for Michigan released Friday says “election results have amplified the uncertainty surrounding Michigan’s economic outlook,” following a period of economic decline since the spring of this year.

BOE: Sen. Johnson's Non-Citizens Question Based On 'Misconceptions' 

11/21/24 12:39 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
BOE: Sen. Johnson's Non-Citizens Question Based On 'Misconceptions' 
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.