GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Republicans who are running to be secretary of state in Wisconsin and Minnesota in primaries Tuesday are repeating Donald Trump’s false claims about the last presidential election and they've suggested they want more authority over how elections are run, especially in Democratic-leaning counties.
2 first-time Washtenaw County board hopefuls triumph in Democratic primaries
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Three Democratic primary contests for seats on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners ended with results that saw one incumbent lose, another win and two first-time county board hopefuls advance. “It is really clear that the voters of Washtenaw County are looking for people with a vision focused on the future,” Hodge said on Wednesday morning. If Somerville and other Democrats on the ballot win in November, the generational demographics of the county board will shift, she noted, becoming majority millennial. A GOP candidate has not won a county board race since Democrats took control of all nine seats in a 2018 blue wave. More from The Ann Arbor News:2 incumbents ousted as Ann Arbor mayor and allies sweep city racesCouncil member beats incumbent in Ypsilanti mayoral primaryLive election results for Aug. 2 primary in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County
mlive.comDemocrat prevails in close primary fight for Muskegon County’s 87th state House seat
MUSKEGON, MI – Will Snyder is the apparent winner in a close Democratic primary race for the new 87th state House district in Muskegon County, according to unofficial results. Snyder beat Debra Warren by 223 votes in the four-way primary, according to results from the Muskegon County Clerk’s Office that have yet to be certified. Related: Democrats running for Muskegon County’s 87th House district outline their stancesThe newly drawn 87th House district is entirely within Muskegon County and includes urban Muskegon and Muskegon Heights and more rural areas north of North Muskegon along the shore and east along M-120 to Twin Lake. He is a former building association president for the Knights of Columbus and served two terms as vice chair of the Muskegon County Democratic Party. Also on MLive:Muskegon County Board of Commissioners candidates chosen during Tuesday’s primaryJudicial candidates for two open positions in Muskegon County chosen by primary votersLive Muskegon County election results for Aug. 2, 2022
mlive.comGov. J.B. Pritzker solidifies party control with election of state Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez as state Democratic chair
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez was unanimously elected to lead the state Democratic Party on Saturday, a day after U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly dropped her bid for a full four-year term.
chicagotribune.comYour guide to what’s on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Washtenaw County voters will decide a big tax proposal funding improvements to public transit and primaries in key state House of Representatives and Senate races, as well as county and local contests, on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The district includes all of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, as well as territory to the east. This map of Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners electoral districts was adopted by the county Apportionment Commission on Nov. 8, 2021. Read more: Here are the Washtenaw County tax proposals on the August primary ballot10 key questions answered about Dexter schools recreation millageRead more Washtenaw County election coverage here. What new Congressional, legislative maps mean for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County votersStudents walk out of Michigan Medicine event keynoted by anti-abortion speakerBuilding vacancies take toll on downtown Ann Arbor restaurants, retail stores
mlive.comNearly $1M in campaign cash pumped into Ann Arbor-area Michigan House, Senate races
ANN ARBOR, MI - Nearly $1 million in cash contributions have fueled Ann Arbor-area state House and Senate races so far this election cycle, as candidates from both major parties jockey for position in new political districts. In total, two Senate seats and seven House seats are up for grabs in districts covering parts of Washtenaw County. Another candidate in a swing district crossing from northern Ann Arbor into deep-red Livingston County and a part of Jackson County is in a similar position. Tightly-contested primaries in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas are also pulling in big money. More form The Ann Arbor News:Over $175K pumped into three Ann Arbor City Council racesWashtenaw County Democratic Party leaders call out candidates for skipping public forums$40K DTE Energy donation fuels Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti transit millage campaignOver $122K pumped into Ann Arbor mayoral race, criticisms fly
mlive.comWashtenaw County Democratic Party leaders call out candidates for skipping public forums
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - With 11 days to go before the Aug. 2 primary election, Washtenaw County Democratic Party leaders issued a statement expressing “profound disappointment” at a trio of Democratic county board candidates they say failed to participate in public forums with opponents. Read more: 3 Democrats vie for Ypsilanti, Augusta township seat on Washtenaw County boardPeterson did not respond to a call, text and email requesting comment. The statement was approved by a majority vote of the party’s executive board, said Washtenaw County Democratic Party Chair Chris Savage, who added the political organization has weighed in on local races in the past. Ranzini has responded to questions about the donations by emphasizing his Democratic Party activism, which he says includes raising $60,000 for Democratic candidates over the last 12 years and campaigning for major party figures. Democratic voters will decide the Washtenaw County board races, two of three that feature contested primaries, on Aug. 2, the primary election day.
mlive.comDemocrats criticize Kendall County GOP plan to raffle off gun similar to one used in Highland Park mass shooting
Illinois Democrats criticized plans by the Kendall County Republican Party to raffle off a Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle similar to the one authorities say was used to kill seven people and wound dozens of others at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
chicagotribune.comDemocrats seeking 88th state House seat in Muskegon, Ottawa counties share views
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Two Democrats will meet in the Aug. 2 primary for the new 88th state House district that covers southwest Muskegon County and western Ottawa County. Baker is vice president of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education and a retired education professional. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. EDUCATION: What should Michigan do, if anything, to 1) provide an equitable, quality public education for all students and 2) address the shortage of teachers? In addition, differentiation of funding for public schools can impact disparity in outcomes for high poverty districts.
mlive.comGovernors offer Democrats aggressive reply on guns, abortion
As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues, some in his party want more fire and boldness than his acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in November.
Democrat running for Washtenaw County board faces questions over Trump, GOP donations
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Democratic candidate for Washtenaw County office is under fire for his past political contributions to Republican candidates, including a donation to former President Donald Trump’s campaign. “I’m afraid that he is not transparent and that he is not fighting to get all of the seats blue.”The Washtenaw County board has been all-Democrat since a blue wave swept candidates into office in 2018, flipping GOP seats. The organization and Make Michigan Great PAC Treasurer Alex Zurek did not return voicemails and an email from the MLive/The Ann Arbor News on Friday, July 1, asking about the mailer. Read more Washtenaw County election coverage here. More from The Ann Arbor News:How to watch Washtenaw County candidate forums ahead of Aug. 2 primary3 Democrats vie for Ypsilanti, Augusta township seat on Washtenaw County boardWashtenaw County board race pits incumbent against Ypsilanti City Council memberHere’s who’s running for Washtenaw County board, township and city offices in 2022
mlive.comAbortion, women's rights grow as priorities: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds a growing percentage of Americans calling out abortion or women’s rights as priorities for the government in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, especially among Democrats and those who support abortion access.
Troubling sign for Democrats: "Party switchers" trending strongly Republican, especially in suburbs
And the shift is most pronounced - and dangerous for Democrats - in the suburbs, where well-educated swing voters who turned against Trump's Republican Party in recent years appear to be swinging back.
cbsnews.comMore than 1 million voters switch to GOP in warning for Dems
A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban swing voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party's gains in recent years are becoming Republicans. More than 1 million voters across 43 states have switched to the Republican Party over the last year, according to voter registration data analyzed by The Associated Press. The previously unreported number reflects a phenomenon that is playing out in virtually every region of the country — Democratic and Republican states along with cities and small towns — in the period since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump.
news.yahoo.comDemocrats seize on abortion ruling in midterms, as Republicans tread carefully
Democrats who will face voters in November seized on the Supreme Court decision, putting abortion rights at the center of their campaigns. The Republicans they are facing largely remained quiet, with some GOP strategists acknowledging that the issue might not be good for their candidates.
washingtonpost.comJohn James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.
John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.
John James announces run for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District
Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.