Blog tagged 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.

Republicans Tuesday cast all of Michigan's 15 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump.

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.

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.