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Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced a partnership for the November 3 general election. Collaboratively they will work to recruit and train additional staff and election workers, open 14 new satellite clerk offices, and provide additional support tabulating absentee ballots. The partnership has the support of Wayne County Executive […]

This week the Board of State Canvassers approved ballot language aimed at protecting residents against unreasonable searches and seizures. SJR G, approved by the legislature in June, defines in the Michigan Constitution that electronic data and communications are property and are exempt from search and seizure without a warrant. This proposal will be placed on […]

Through the general election on November 3, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District The 6th U.S. House District is located in lower Southwest Michigan. It includes Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St […]

Through the general election on November 3, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District The 3rd U.S. House District is located on the west side of the state. In includes Barry, […]

Through the general election on November 3, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. Commentary U.S. Senator Gary Peters is running for his second term, having previously served three terms in Congress. […]

Tuesday’s primary election in Michigan set a new record for the number of ballots cast.  This year, more than 2.5 million voters cast ballots, breaking the previous record set in the August 2018 primary when 2.2 million people voted. Of those that voted this year, 1.6 million ballots were absentee. Highlights of the August 4 […]

Yesterday, Michigan held its primary election. As we have detailed in previous blog posts, campaigning is being done in new and unique ways as candidates navigate the coronavirus. While candidates have changed and adapted campaign tactics, politics has remains very personal. This is especially true for the State House where 3,000-4,000 votes can secure a […]

The below information is current as of 12:20 a.m. *Results from Gongwer.com 37th House District – This 59% Democratic district is in Oakland County and includes Farmington and Farmington Hills. Samantha Steckloff has won the Democratic primary race 45th House District – This 60% Republican district is in Oakland County and includes Rochester, Rochester Hills and part […]