Blog tagged as Elections

Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls

10/23/24 02:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls
A federal judge Tuesday dismissed the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit challenging Michigan’s maintenance of voter rolls.

GOP's Suit Challenging Overseas Citizens' Voting Guidance Thrown Out

10/22/24 09:08 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
GOP's Suit Challenging Overseas Citizens' Voting Guidance Thrown Out
A judge Monday dismissed the GOP's lawsuit challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's guidance stating that overseas citizens who haven't been to Michigan still have a chance to vote.

Presidential Hopefuls Surpass Michigan Visit Totals From '20, '16 

10/18/24 12:40 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Presidential Hopefuls Surpass Michigan Visit Totals From '20, '16 
Both the Republican and Democratic tickets have already visited Michigan more times in 2024 than they did in both 2020 and 2016, based on calculations from MIRS.news.

Half Of Michigan Voters Less Likely To Vote Trump After He Slammed Detroit 

10/18/24 12:29 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Half Of Michigan Voters Less Likely To Vote Trump After He Slammed Detroit 
A total of 50% of Michigan voters were put off enough by former President Donald Trump’s comparison of Detroit to a developing country that they are less likely to vote for him this fall, according to a new Mitchell Research & Communications survey commissioned by MIRS and Michigan News Source.

China Used As Bipartisan Whipping Post In 2024 Campaign

10/17/24 10:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
China Used As Bipartisan Whipping Post In 2024 Campaign
Democrats tried to claim Dick DeVos and Rick Snyder had business dealings in China when they ran for Governor in 2006 and 2010. Republican Pete Hoeksta tried to use American spending on Chinese goods against U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) in her 2012 re-election bid.