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House GOP enters triage as deep-red seats turn competitive
Oct 10, 2026
House GOP enters triage as deep-red seats turn competitive
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are entering triage mode four weeks from Election Day, with a growing number privately fearing their chances of holding the majority are vanishing as President Donald Trump approval ratings sink even on traditionally red turf. Republicans currently hold a narrow 218-214 seat advantage. An analysis of both parties campaign targets, ad
Grand Rapids, Mich., hosts fiery El-Sayed-Rogers debate
Oct 10, 2026
Grand Rapids, Mich., hosts fiery El-Sayed-Rogers debate
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded personal attacks Thursday night in Grand Rapids, Mich., during their first head-to-head general-election debate in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. The hour-long televised forum opened on rising gas prices before shifting into sharper exchanges over the war in Iran, health care and the national
Ann Arbor, Mich., hosts Gilchrist-Forlini secretary debate
Oct 10, 2026
Ann Arbor, Mich., hosts Gilchrist-Forlini secretary debate
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Voters got a closer look Thursday night at the two candidates seeking to become Michigan's next secretary of state during a debate in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the University of Michigan. Democrat Garlin Gilchrist, the outgoing lieutenant governor, and Republican Anthony Forlini, the Macomb County clerk, faced off on election integrity,
Ann Arbor, Mich., area site eyed for National Guard center
Oct 9, 2026
Ann Arbor, Mich., area site eyed for National Guard center
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A state-owned campus north of Ann Arbor, Mich., in Green Oak Township could become a Michigan National Guard readiness center after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 478 authorizing a land transfer from corrections to military officials. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Sue Shink, transfers 93 acres in Green Oak
Ann Arbor, Michigan, council moves to challenge Proposal E
Oct 7, 2026
Ann Arbor, Michigan, council moves to challenge Proposal E
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, City Council on Monday night, Oct. 5, passed a resolution directing the city attorney to challenge the legality of Proposal E, the November ballot measure backed by local public power advocates. Proposal E would authorize a municipal electric utility board, with members to be elected in 2028. Supporters
Schumer says he will stay leader as some nominees balk
Oct 10, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Grand Rapids
Schumer says he will stay leader as some nominees balk
Via HERE Grand Rapids: WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is running again to lead Senate Democrats, even as several of his own nominees refuse to commit to supporting him after the November midterms. Schumer, who has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017, said he believes Democrats have wind in our sails heading into what […]
Detroit, Michigan, voters: Benson, James clash in first debate
Oct 7, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, voters: Benson, James clash in first debate
Via HERE Detroit: DETROIT, Mich. — Voters in Detroit, Michigan, got their first side-by-side look at the two major candidates for governor Tuesday night, Oct. 6, as Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James met in an hourlong televised debate in Grand Rapids. Benson, the secretary of state, repeatedly tied James to President Donald Trump, arguing he would […]
Plymouth, Michigan, sets Oct. 19 voter sign-up cutoff
Oct 7, 2026 · MI Statewide · HERE Plymouth
Plymouth, Michigan, sets Oct. 19 voter sign-up cutoff
Via HERE Plymouth: PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Residents of the city of Plymouth, Michigan, who are not registered to vote have until Monday, Oct. 19, to sign up online or get a mailed application postmarked for the Nov. 3 general election, the city announced in its newsletter Monday, Oct. 5. Starting Oct. 20, anyone registering for this election must […]
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    WASHINGTON — House Republicans are entering triage mode four weeks from Election Day, with a growing number privately fearing their chances of holding the majority are vanishing as…

  2. Grand Rapids, Mich., hosts fiery El-Sayed-Rogers debate

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  3. Ann Arbor, Mich., hosts Gilchrist-Forlini secretary debate

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  4. Ann Arbor, Mich., area site eyed for National Guard center

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  5. Ann Arbor, Michigan, council moves to challenge Proposal E

    ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, City Council on Monday night, Oct. 5, passed a resolution directing the city attorney to challenge the legality of Proposal E,…

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