Eight candidates are competing for two open seats on Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees this November, in an election that comes at a pivotal time in the university’s history.
Proposal 2 was passed during the statewide midterms in Nov. 2022, giving voters the opportunity to vote early in every statewide and federal election. Within the coming days for the November local elections, Lansing will be testing out the early voting pilot.
2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Lansing for a ‘meet and greet’ with Michigan voters. Kennedy discussed aspects of his campaign platform and answered questions from attendees.
Throughout all of Election Day in Brody Square, students waited hours in line to re-register to vote in Ingham County. So did Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass ... on the biggest news day of the year. Here's how it went.
History education junior Alivia Young said that the turnout and the long lines, gave her better hope for the younger generation and the future of politics. It was a great relief, she said, to see her views reflected in the outcome of the races.
“My parents had always taught that we need to give back to our community, we need to be involved and engaged," Singh said. "That was sort of part of the kind of conversations we'd have around our dinner table.”
Babcock is running for judge of District Court 54b in East Lansing. Coming to terms with her qualifications -- which include prosecuting cases in law school, defending criminal cases, representing tenants and holding multiple positions in District Court -- Babcock said, "My credentials are solid."
Michigan politics looked a little different when Rep. Julie Brixie got into the game two decades ago. Now, after a career in Meridian Township government and four years in the state legislature, she said that this year’s midterm election cycle is critical.
After some encouragement from now-State Rep. Julie Brixie, Ingham County Commissioner Emily Stivers is planning her run for the 75th House District.
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed four Republican-sponsored bills Sunday evening that would bring about several changes to the state's election process.
German citizens at Michigan State University share their thoughts on the upcoming election for German parliament and chancellor that will occur on Sept. 26.
"There is a long-standing history of gerrymandering in American politics,” Democratic Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony said. “Ultimately, gerrymandering has rigged the game in terms of silencing voters, and it has really allowed elected officials to act without much accountability, and draw districts in their own favor.”
“The Board fulfilled its legal duties today in certifying the results, and now our democratic process can move forward,” Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield said in a statement. “This is America at work.”
The letter issued on behalf of the Michigan Bureau of Elections said the short timeframe given for a reply is “unduly burdensome."
MSU students express their feelings surrounding associate justice Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court as a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Some are looking forward to her term while others are worried about the outcome.
The East Lansing City Clerk's office will be opening a satellite office at the Hannah Community Center to assist voters better. All East Lansing residents can register to vote, turn in their voted ballots and vote absentee at this location starting Monday, Oct 5.
The call to action comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encouraged Michigan citizens to register and vote in a press conference last week.
With over 5 million votes expected in the November election, Michigan officials are educating citizens on how to vote safely in the COVID-19 era.
Despite the ramifications for political campaigns dependent on college voters, Slotkin, who is seeking re-election against Paul Junge, said MSU President Samuel L. Stanley's move to online learning was the right decision.