Blog tagged as Elections

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.

History Says Gilchrist Runs For Governor But Don't Assume 

11/20/24 01:07 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
History Says Gilchrist Runs For Governor But Don't Assume 
Will Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II run for governor in 2026? If he doesn't, he'll be the first lieutenant governor since Luren Dickinson in 1930 to not seek the top post after the governor he served under didn't run again, either due to term limits or for a personal reason.