Local Election

Justin Michal of Grayling has announced his bid in the GOP primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. The seat has been held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, since 2017.

WCMU is closely covering the upcoming state Senate special election in the Saginaw Bay region. The outcome of the election could have major impact on state legislation in 2026.

Across the state, schools saw a higher success rate in passing bonds than in the past two elections. Still, central and northern school districts mostly rejected bond proposals.

Many of these bonds are repeats from years past. Proposals include general school funding, infrastructure upgrades and more.

El-Sayed will be in Clare Thursday evening. The progressive is one of three Democrats seeking to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township).

Michigan’s 35th state Senate seat has been vacant since January. Candidates from both parties have entered the race, though a special election date has not yet been set.

Republicans in the Michigan statehouse have renewed calls for a special election in the 35th senate district following a comment by a Gov. Gretchen Whitmer staffer at a public meeting in Saginaw.

The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes.

The debate over the vote comes from a disinterest in a property tax increase that was on the February ballot. This upcoming election day the operating millage will not increase property taxes.

The August primary isn't just about candidates, there are also ballot proposals for voters to decide on. In Kalkaska county, all five proposals are millages.