Third parties see opportunity for growth in midterms
After Gary Johnson received 5 percent of Michigan’s vote in the 2016 presidential election, the Libertarian Party was classified as a major party for the first time this year.
After Gary Johnson received 5 percent of Michigan’s vote in the 2016 presidential election, the Libertarian Party was classified as a major party for the first time this year.
The Michigan Democratic and Republican Parties called in some of their biggest surrogates in the final days before the 2018 midterm elections.
In effort to help end food insecurity on campus, ASMSU voted unanimously to allocate $9,000 to support the MSU Food Bank.
To celebrate and honor veterans and military families, MSU’s Veterans Day Committee is hosting various events between Monday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 11.
On Sunday Nov. 4, the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts will welcome comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short for ‘An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life.’
When leaves build up in your yard during the autumn season, disposing of them can be accomplished through East Lansing's Fall Bulk Leaves Collection initiative.
MSU alumni Mark Grebner and Thomas Morgan discussed how they plan to tackle issues within Ingham County ahead of the midterm county commissioner elections.
MSU Interim President John Engler attended ASMSU's general assembly meeting Thursday night. After giving a short presentation about new buildings on campus, he took questions from the general assembly.
MSU is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a live, connected ecosystem to drive mobility and research, according to a university press release. Much of the transformation is complete and "MSU’s controlled infrastructure and active campus make it ideal to test emerging technologies for new mobility solutions," the release said.
MSU students and East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster spoke on the importance of voting and the benefits absentee ballots can provide for students far from home.
A discussion titled "Theorizing the Senate Hearings" was held at the MSU Museum on Tuesday night. The discussion's panel was designed to bring the awareness to sexual assault through having conversations about whose voices are being heard, whose voices are being suppressed and how to deal with sexual assault on an emotional level.
Two seats on the Board of Trustees are now open and will be filled after the upcoming election Nov. 6. Four candidates are running for these open spots — Democrats Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay and Republicans Dave Dutch and Mike Miller.
Republican Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer discussed their stances on topics of higher education — like employment, tuition costs and sexual assault — before Michigan's gubernatorial election.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Michigan, and Democratic challenger Elissa Slotkin are the major-party choices for Michigan's competitive 8th Congressional District.
The State News spoke with the major-party candidates for attorney general. Here's their goals and plans if elected to the position.
Three ballot initiatives will be offered up to Michigan voters on Election Day. Capitol reporter Andrew Roth details what each one would mean for state residents.
Incumbent Democratic state Sen. Curtis Hertel of the 23rd District says campaigning has been a little lonely, as Republican challenger Andrea Pollock has kept a low profile.
Secretary of State candidates include Republican Mary Treder Lang, Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Libertarian Gregory Stempfle, and each have their own tactics for pursuing issues if elected.
Democratic Meridian Township trustee and treasurer Julie Brixie and Republican George Nastas are campaigning to replace state Rep. Sam Singh in the 69th House District.
Republican challenger John James looks to prevent incumbent Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow from winning a fourth consecutive term in the U.S. Senate.