Why Democrats in Michigan are desperate to stop a diehard Trump supporter from winning a seemingly small-time race - Chaos in a Detroit suburb could put a January 6 defender in charge of administering elections for more than 70,

General Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. That’s just over a month away. Now is the time to start doing your homework.

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Michigan’s free newsletter here. A proposed bill from House Republicans would make Michigan’s school board candidates declare a party affiliation,

The lineup of Democrats includes Salak, Brandell Adams, Martin Blank, Chedrick Greene, William Morrone and Pamela Pugh. The Republican candidates include Jason Tunney, Chadwick Twillman, Christian Velasquez and Andrew Wendt. The state Senate district encompasses parts of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.

The February primary and May general election will determine who represents the 35th District, potentially shifting the balance of power in the narrowly divided state Senate.

Absentee ballots are now available for local elections that are scheduled for November 4, the Michigan Secretary of State's office said.

Local 4’s co-morning anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Oct. 3 to hear her thoughts on the recently passed budget.