Michigan Democrats and Republicans held dueling campaign kickoff rallies this week, pitching their nominees and arguing that the state’s November vote could help shape national politics.

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

We all have our favorite parts of wedding, but the absolute best part of any wedding is the party that happens on the dance floor!

The Michigan Secretary of State says more than 18,000 people across the state have turned out to vote early in person since Saturday.

A significant change to how we all vote in Michigan begins Saturday morning. No longer is it a choice between voting absentee and voting on election day.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills into law that aim to expand voting rights in the state, from increasing opportunities for people to register to vote to improving efficiency on election night.

Get your vote in for 2023 Vote 4 The Best -- voting is open through July 24 at 12 p.m. Be sure to support your favorite local businesses!

Vote 4 the Best 2023: Vote from 7/12-18.

Vote once per hour from 5/31 - 6/6 in Local 4's 2023 Vote 4 the Best Pets Edition.

We'll break down the local elections impacting schools on Tuesday.

4Frenzy is Back!

The City of Ann Arbor wants to hear from residents as it prepares to implement nine days of early voting for the upcoming federal election cycle.

4Frenzy Winter 2023: Vote now for your favorite students, teachers, coaches and parents!

Oxford Dictionaries has announced its 2022 word of the year: “goblin mode.”.

Michigan state law allows any person in line when polls close at 8 p.m. to register to vote and to cast a ballot.

Following the Democrat's big win during the midterm election, where they gained majorities in both chambers, there are two groundbreaking picks regarding leadership.

While everyone was consumed with watching the results of the top-of-the-ticket races Tuesday night, the real change was happening farther down the ballot as Michigan Democrats seized power in both legislative chambers.

Ann Arborites have approved a new millage that will boost sustainable and clean energy initiatives over the next 20 years.

The final vote in Ann Arbor was cast at 2 a.m. the morning after the midterm election began.

Whether you’re a college student voting for the first time or a senior citizen keeping a tradition intact, everyone has different reasons for participating in the 2022 midterm election.

Voters in Warren were seen casting their ballots on Election Day at the Fitzgerald Recreation Center, giving a sense of what it’s like and what is motivating people to vote.

Your plan doesn’t have to be extensive, but you should have a plan, so Local 4 wanted to break down the big things to think about to make sure you can get out and vote on Election Day.

Here's all you need to know before you head to the polls on Tuesday -- if you haven't already voted by mail.

Michigan voters who are voting absentee for the Nov. 8 general election are being urged to hand-deliver their completed ballots to avoid postal delays.

We have four days to go before voters head to the polls on Election Day, and on Thursday, the Michigan Secretary of State had a message for voters.

Dylan Manna is running as an independent write-in candidate in the Nov. 8 election.

The race for Ann Arbor mayor just got a little more crowded.

Election Day is less than a week away in Michigan, and at least one million voters have already submitted their ballots to be counted.

With less than a week until Election Day in Michigan, those voting absentee should avoid sending their completed ballot by mail and instead drop it off to avoid postal delays.

The majority of Michigan voters are supporting all three proposals appearing on the ballot this election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

The race for Michigan attorney general is as close as it can get, while the incumbent Michigan secretary of state continues to hold a lead in her race, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Michigan incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to lead in the polls as the general election nears, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

There have been a lot of claims on both sides about what the impact of Proposition 3 would mean if it were to pass.

The state would still be allowed to prohibit abortion after “fetal viability,” unless abortion care is needed to save the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant individual.

Voters will decide the future of abortion rights in Michigan during the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Dr. Sherrie Kossoudji aims to foster growth, sustainability and accessibility within the library system while anticipating challenges the AADL may face.

Truman Scholar and Ann Arbor native Catherine Hadley is running for one of the open seats on the Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees.

Jim Leija is seeking his third term on the AADL Board of Trustees.

We're explaining straight, split and mixed ticket voting and when they're allowed -- or, not allowed -- in Michigan elections.

On Tuesday, the national voting rights organization called Black Voters Matter brought their message and caravan to southeast Michigan, including in Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Highland Park, to encourage people to turn out on Nov. 8.

In decision 2022, an exclusive Local 4-Detroit News poll shows Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer with a commanding double-digit lead over her Republican challenger, Tudor Dixon.

Here's where you can register to vote or request an absentee ballot on U-M's campus.

Here’s a look at the winning list of the best places to get some breakfast in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Here’s the winning list for best bagels in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Here’s a look at the winning list for best pizza chains in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Here’s the winning list of the best burger spots in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Here’s a look at the best food trucks in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

TheRide’s 2.38 mil property tax aims to improve and expand public transit service in the area.

Here’s the list of the winning independent pizza joints in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Has your polling place changed for the Aug. 2 Primary?

Here's a guide to the Aug. 2 Primary Election in Ann Arbor.

David Zinn is the winner of the 2021 Golden Paintbrush Community Voice Award.

We bet you’re a great pet mom or dad. But let’s see how many questions you get right...haha.

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We want to hear from you on this April Fool’s Day: Which cliche pranks are the worst? Take the poll!

Tens of thousands of you voted for your favorite students and teachers in our 2022 4Frenzy Winter Fan Choice Awards.

A new Michigan ballot drive would make it easier to vote.

Detroit Red Wings rookies Lucas Raymond is among the 32 players on the “Last Men In” ballot for this year’s All-Star weekend.

The Michigan Redistricting Commission will start the process of voting on new voting districts for the next decade.

U-M students voted in record-breaking numbers during the 2020 election despite the global pandemic.

Voters with disabilities often face many barriers when trying to cast their ballot.

Michigan officials have found a tablet to a voting machine that went missing in Adams Township.

Michigan officials are encouraging voters to return their absentee ballots in person for the 2021 General Election as soon as possible.

Let us know below which Ann Arbor area cider mill is the crème de la crème, or in this case the sweetest of seasonal cider suppliers.

Macomb County Clerk Tony Forlini is hiring a nationally recognized specialist to examine the county's election server.

U-M's lecturers' union approved a new three-year contract in a recent vote.

Residents in Detroit will be asked on the November ballot whether they want to change a specific section of the city charter. The ballot language approved by a Wayne County judge Friday afternoon asks voters a yes or no question.

A small, diverse Detroit-area community has agreed to provide election ballots in the Bengali language.

The Detroit City Council has voted in favor of a reparation commitment.

Michigan voters will soon be heading to the polls once again for the August primary election, and the secretary of state says the election is taking place as her office tries to fight the spread of misinformation.

President Joe Biden is delivering remarks on voting rights Tuesday afternoon at a contentious time in the U.S. when legislators in several states are pushing for stricter voting laws that would limit voter access.

In the wake of last year’s election they swooped in and sued making wild claims of widespread voter fraud with little to no evidence.

Reveal Week is July 19-23. We’ll announce some of the Vote 4 the Best winners on our morning newscast 6-7 a.m., Live in the D at 10 a.m. and our 4 p.m. newscast throughout the week.

Pioneer grad Vaughn Westerman is in the finals of the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.

People who believe debunked conspiracy theories about the 2020 election are pushing for audits of ballots and voting machines in an increasing number of states.

Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State's Legislative policy director, testified in opposition to the legislation during two committee hearings in February. He said about 540 names are in the voter rolls with placeholder birthdays. If those who haven't participated in the past 20 years of elections don't properly return the mailing, their voter registration would be marked as challenged. If they don't participate in elections by the second November general election after receiving notice, their registration would be canceled. About 300,000 people are on voter rolls who haven't voted since before 2000, Reames said.

DETROIT – We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so special -- the miles of amazing shoreline, the views of Canada, the family-friendly events, the parks, picnic areas and more. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publication’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.”The USA Today’s “10Best” editors and a panel of urban planning experts picked the top ten. You can vote now to make the Detroit International Riverwalk number one by clicking here. AdAccording to published reports, 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverwalk every year. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $169 million in its revitalization.

“I went against people who said not to vote for you because I believed in you. I've lost that belief.”AdNancy Eardley accused Meijer, the only first-term legislator to back impeachment on Jan. 13, of betraying the district within two weeks of taking office. “I didn't vote for you, but right now I'm sure glad you're my representative," she said. AdMeijer acknowledged that a majority of Republicans in his district, "maybe a strong majority," are upset with his impeachment decision. That was one of the reasons why I felt ultimately sickened by having to take this vote,” he said.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives convenes to vote on an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” in urging his supporters to march on the Capitol last week. Watch live beginning at 9 a.m.:What to watch as House moves to impeach Trump for 2nd time (AP):President Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming the first president to be impeached twice, as lawmakers move quickly to punish him over last week’s deadly U.S. Capitol attack. A Capitol police officer died from injuries suffered in the riot, and police shot and killed a woman during the siege. What to watch as the Democratic-controlled House moves to impeach Trump for the second time in 13 months — now with just days left in the defeated president’s term.

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump listens during an event in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. For the past four years, Trump has enjoyed special status not given to regular users on Twitter and Facebook even as he used his perch atop the social media pyramid to peddle misinformation and hurl abuse at his critics. Could his loose leash on the platforms come to an end on Jan. 20, 2021, when his successor is inaugurated? (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

DETROIT – On Tuesday, the Michigan House and Senate Oversight Committees voted to issue subpoenas to Livonia City Clerk, Susan Nash, and Detroit City Clerk, Janice Winfrey, for information related to the 2020 general and primary elections. Under the subpoenas both Winfrey and Nash have until 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2021 to provide information and documents on how they ran the elections. Tuesday’s vote was made only one day after Michigan electors unanimously cast 16 Electoral College votes for Joe Biden for president. House Oversight Chair, Matt Hall, of Marshall issued the following statement after the joint hearing of the House and Senate Oversight Committees. “The House and Senate Oversight Committees have heard testimony and claims about this election.

DETROIT – Follow up-to-the-minute election updates from WDIV Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here. As of this weekend, more than 2.6 million Michigan voters had turned in their absentee ballots. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to drop off their ballots in-person to ensure mail delays don’t cause their ballots to not be counted, though voting in-person on Election Day remains an option. We expect to start reporting results Tuesday night after the polls close -- we’ll have live coverage all night. Follow Michigan election updates here:

Local 4′s Help Me Hank spent Election Day tracking down issues Metro Detroiters faced while casting their ballots at polling places across the area. A church that has always been a voting location in Westland wasn’t used this year, and that took some people who showed up to vote by surprise. City officials said notifications were sent to voters, telling them their location had recently changed. READ: Michigan officials warn voters about spread of misinformation on Election DayDemotus Alexander said he recently found out he has COVID-19. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office said so far, Election Day has been fairly smooth across the state.

As Michigan votes continue to be counted, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is tweeting updates on the state’s voter participation and ballot tabulation numbers. 4:08 p.m. update on Nov. 4:Proud of all the election workers who are meticulously, securely, transparently, tirelessly continuing to #CountEveryVote in Michigan. 9:10 a.m. update on Nov. 4:Michigan update: recently updated and reported results now include absentee ballots voted by citizens in Livonia and Dearborn. pic.twitter.com/LmIaDTQ5cy — Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) November 4, 2020Secretary Benson’s 7:06 a.m. update on November 4 reads:“Michigan update: Election officials worked through the night to #CountEveryVote. — Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) November 3, 2020Secretary Benson’s 3:49 p.m. update on November 3 reads:"Update from Michigan:

DEARBORN, Mich. – Metro Detroit parents took their children to the polls Tuesday to help them vote in their very first presidential election. When their clock hit 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Erica Banks told her daughter, Jordan Banks, it was time to get up and go to the polls. “She said, ‘Mom, I am super nervous,’” Erica Banks said. “I said, ‘Don’t be nervous.’”READ: Michigan officials warn voters about spread of misinformation on Election DayVoting is vital for Erica Banks. “I sat down and filled out my squares,” Jordan Banks said.

Celebrities -- they’re just like us. Well, not really, but they definitely vote, and they definitely post selfies on Election Day with their “I Voted” sticker. Here are a few celebs who have let social media know they are exercising their constitutional right to have their voice heard. Laura DernSnoop DoggJessica AlbaNatalie PortmanJennifer LopezCharlize TheronBlake Lively and Ryan ReynoldsDemi LovatoDrew BarrymoreLizzoMariah CareyKerry WashingtonAshlee Simpson RossReese WitherspoonHalle BerryNick JonasSelena GomezBrittany SnowJimmy FallonJoe Jonas

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan’s central campus was fairly calm after the polls opened on Tuesday. Save for a small line at the Michigan League at 7:30 a.m., students were still only trickling in to polling places on campus by late morning. According to Michigan’s Secretary of State, 7,067 new voters had registered as of Oct. 26 in the city of Ann Arbor. Sophomore Ali Chesnick campaigns for Joe Biden on the University of Michigan Diag on Nov. 3, 2020. It is definitely something I would recommend for the future, even after coronavirus.”Local children hand out free snacks to voters on University of Michigan's campus on Nov. 3, 2020.

ANN ARBOR – Did you know that you can check the status of the line at your precinct? With Ann Arbor’s Election Day Line Tracker, you can search for your precinct and see how long the wait is before you head out the door. The line tracker will show how many people are in line and give you an estimated wait time. Another cool feature? When you search for a precinct, the feature will pull up a picture of the polling place building and a link to directions on Google Maps so you can be sure you’re going to the right place.

DETROIT – Election officials are getting a head start inside Detroit’s TCF Center on Monday -- opening envelopes, matching ballots and voters and logging them into the state system, and setting the ballots aside to be counted on Tuesday’s Election Day. As of Monday, more than 2.6 million absentee votes have been returned statewide with at least another 700,000 expected to arrive by Tuesday. On Sunday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that it won’t be up to anyone except the state. “Candidates don’t get to choose who wins an election, the voters do. And myself and the 1,500 clerks and 83 county clerks all across the state will be vigilantly committed to counting every ballot vote,” Benson said.

DETROIT – American actress and passionate activist Kerry Washington campaigned in Metro Detroit on Monday ahead of Election Day for the Biden-Harris campaign. Washington, 43, made three stops in Metro Detroit on Monday including the Inkster Recreation Complex, a volunteer canvass launch in Taylor and a voter mobilization event in Detroit. Michigan is a battleground state with both candidates vying for electoral votes that could have major implications on the election’s outcome. We pay their salaries with our tax dollars and so we need to vote because we need to boss up. For those who believe their vote does not count, Washington had this message to share: “Your vote does matter, that is why we are here.

Election day has arrived, and Local 4 spoke with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to answer some of the most important questions that are still causing confusion for some residents. Election 2020: How WDIV reports election resultsYou can read Nessel’s answers to these questions below. Any form of intimidation or harassment at a polling place is a felony. What should I do if I encounter someone at my polling place who makes me feel unsafe? Are we going to see final results of the Michigan vote on election night?

What’s going to happen when residents around Michigan go to the polls Tuesday to vote in the General Election? One little incident could set someone off, so from a law enforcement standpoint, that is what you are worried about.”Is the state prepared for Tuesday? Election 2020: How WDIV reports election resultsWith that comes increased concerns about safety at the polls. “I think you’ve really got to keep an eye on the ballots,” Arena said. His office is on the lookout for anyone threatening voters who are trying to exercise their rights.

Election Day is tomorrow and that’s What’s The Buzz today. Tati Amare talked with some friends of the show all about the importance of voting, but they stayed away from politics. Joining in to talk about this were Blaine Fowler, the host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD, Mimi Brown, a local author and motivational speaker, and AJ Williams, the managing editor of the Michigan Chronicle. The group discussed various topics including if Election Day should be a National holiday, They also talked about feelings of if you could date someone who doesn’t vote. Watch the video to see what the group had to say!

“Solutions Not Slogans” hosted by radio personality Angie Starr of 105.9 KISS FM answered Detroit voters' questions about this year’s election. “This election is so important and I want everybody that can vote to vote! And in true radio fashion, she’s helping to get that message out through music. The way your vote matters, why your vote is important and why you need to know everyone that is on the ballot. It’s all wrapped up into this one video,” Starr explained.