Clarkston police and fire millage fails to pass by 25 votes: What's next?
The Village of Clarkston is facing the possibility of being without police and fire protection in a matter of months after a proposed millage on the November ballot failed by just 25 votes.
The Village of Clarkston is facing the possibility of being without police and fire protection in a matter of months after a proposed millage on the November ballot failed by just 25 votes.
Elected Detroit 36th District Court judge won't serve until 2029 due to suspension in 2023
A Detroit judge who was elected by voters will be unable to work for years after being suspended in 2023.
A Detroit judge who was elected by voters will be unable to work for years after being suspended in 2023.
Florida GOP lawmaker compares Vance's midterm remarks to Nazi-era Germany: 'He's got to go'
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
A Republican congress member from Florida described Vice President JD Vance’s description of why the GOP lost so many seats in the midterm elections as "the biggest bunch of gibberish" he has ever read and "smacked of the kind of thing you would read in 1932 Germany."
House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller after his promotion: 'Megalomaniac'
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.
Two lawsuits hit Proposal 2 after Michigan voters overwhelmingly approve it
Legal challenges are mounting against Proposal 2 just days after voters overwhelmingly passed the campaign finance measure.
Legal challenges are mounting against Proposal 2 just days after voters overwhelmingly passed the campaign finance measure.
Michigan's Proposal 2 faces legal challenges from conservative group and utilities
Two separate federal lawsuits have been filed, one on Election Night by a conservative policy group, and a brand-new lawsuit filed by major utilities DTE and Consumers Energy. The message of getting big money out of politics clearly resonated with voters this week, but opponent action was immediate.
Two separate federal lawsuits have been filed, one on Election Night by a conservative policy group, and a brand-new lawsuit filed by major utilities DTE and Consumers Energy. The message of getting big money out of politics clearly resonated with voters this week, but opponent action was immediate.
'Smoke jumper' Sam Forstag flips House seat in Montana: What's a smoke jumper?
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Sam Forstag is a highly specialized wildland firefighter known as a “smoke jumper." He's also the first Democrat elected to the House in Montana in more than 30 years.
Wall Street reacts to 2026 Midterm Election results
After a historic Midterms, how has the stock market responded a day after Election Day?
After a historic Midterms, how has the stock market responded a day after Election Day?
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Joanna Whaley become first transgender state representative in Michigan history
The 38-year-old Lincoln Park resident is a political newcomer and is the first openly transgender woman to be elected.
The 38-year-old Lincoln Park resident is a political newcomer and is the first openly transgender woman to be elected.
Michigan's Prop 2 faces legal challenge a day after Elections
The 'Money out of Politics' ballot initiative won approval from voters easily, according to preliminary election results and was one of the first pieces of Michigan's ballot to be called. On Tuesday night, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed in the U.S. District Court in west Michigan.
The 'Money out of Politics' ballot initiative won approval from voters easily, according to preliminary election results and was one of the first pieces of Michigan's ballot to be called. On Tuesday night, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed in the U.S. District Court in west Michigan.
'It’s fantastic:' Canadians respond to blue wave in 2026 US Midterm Election
All eyes were on Michigan as Democrats scored major victories in several key races. Some of those who paid close attention were across the Detroit River.
All eyes were on Michigan as Democrats scored major victories in several key races. Some of those who paid close attention were across the Detroit River.
Michigan Democrat candidate wins election amid alleged political intimidation
A downriver state house candidate declared victory last night following a campaign that turned so vicious, she says her personal phone number, the landline belonging to her parents, was doxxed and posted on tons of campaign messaging against her.
A downriver state house candidate declared victory last night following a campaign that turned so vicious, she says her personal phone number, the landline belonging to her parents, was doxxed and posted on tons of campaign messaging against her.
Canadians react to the US midterm election blue wave
A blue wave hit Michigan on Nov. 3, as Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed was elected to the US Senate over his GOP opponent Mike Rogers. Meanwhile, Democrat Jocelyn Benson beat Republican John James for the governor's seat. This and the state legislature being controlled by Democrats has Michigan in a Dem trifecta.
A blue wave hit Michigan on Nov. 3, as Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed was elected to the US Senate over his GOP opponent Mike Rogers. Meanwhile, Democrat Jocelyn Benson beat Republican John James for the governor's seat. This and the state legislature being controlled by Democrats has Michigan in a Dem trifecta.
State candidate claims personal number was doxxed in vicious messages
Rep.-elect Churches is going back to the state House seat she held two years ago. She’s glad to have this ordeal behind her. Churches says she battled opposition campaign mailers and robotic text messages like these that showed her personal cell phone number, with some even posting her parent’s contact information. The messaging urged voters to oppose her candidacy and legislative agenda.
Rep.-elect Churches is going back to the state House seat she held two years ago. She’s glad to have this ordeal behind her. Churches says she battled opposition campaign mailers and robotic text messages like these that showed her personal cell phone number, with some even posting her parent’s contact information. The messaging urged voters to oppose her candidacy and legislative agenda.
White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
Why Abdul El-Sayed called JD Vance 'habibi' in his victory speech
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.