Elections
Elections
Tom Tafelski and Jim Parrelly join Dearborn mayoral race
February 5th, 20210 DEARBORN — Former City Council President Tom Tafelski and financial advisor Jim Parrelly have entered the race for Dearborn mayor, both announcing their intent to run...
Abdullah Hammoud announces campaign for Dearborn mayor
January 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) has announced his campaign for Dearborn mayor in this year's election. “With your support, we will lead with...
Dearborn Heights City Council remains deadlocked on a new Council member; new applicants for mayoral position announced
January 23rd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Tensions flared during a study session and special meeting held by the Dearborn Heights City Council on Tuesday. During the regularly scheduled......
National year in review: Trump impeachment, race relations, elections and pandemic deepen American divide
January 14th, 20210 The following is a year in review for the top national news that we covered in 2020. Trump impeachment, race relations, elections and pandemic deepen American...
Capitol protests result in more than 50 arrests, 14 officers injured and four deaths; state of emergency extended
January 7th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — Thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol building Wednesday resulting in four deaths, 14 officers being injured, and more than 50......
U.S. Congress confirms Biden, Harris victory
January 7th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a day of chaos in Washington, D.C., and with outgoing Vice President Mike Pence presiding, the U.S. Congress has now confirmed the results of...
Ossoff wins the remaining Senate seat in Georgia; Dems now in control of the Senate
January 6th, 20210 ATLANTA, GA — Hours after Rev. Raphael Warnock made history in Georgia, Democrat Jon Ossoff has clinched the remaining senate seat in the state. Ossoff, a......
Guns and tear gas in U.S. Capitol as Trump supporters attempt to overturn his loss
January 6th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police in the U.S. Capitol responded with drawn guns and tear gas on Wednesday as swarms of protesters stormed in and sought to force Congress to...
Warnock wins Senate seat making history; remaining seat too close to call
January 6th, 20210 ATLANTA, GA — In a historic Senate runoff election, Democrat Raphael Warnock becomes the first African American to be elected senator in the state’s......
Tight elections unfolding in Georgia with Biden’s agenda, Senate control at stake
January 5th, 20210 ATLANTA — Early vote totals suggested close contests were unfolding in two U.S. Senate races in Georgia that will decide which party controls the chamber and the...
U.S. District Judge denies motion to overturn election
January 5th, 20210 LANSING — U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the D.C. District Court has denied plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction in a case geared at......
Michigan electors join nation to cement Biden’s victory
December 14th, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, Michigan joined the rest of the nation in casting its electoral votes, making official the November 3 election victory of President-elect Joe...
U.S. Supreme Court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid to upend election results
December 11th, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a long-shot lawsuit filed by Texas and backed by President Trump seeking to throw out voting results in......
Trump, supporters appeal to Supreme Court, as time runs out on efforts to overturn election
December 11th, 20200 LANSING — Attorneys general from four states, including Michigan, responded on Thursday to a case brought to the U.S. Supreme Court by Texas Attorney General Ken...
Benson and family get harassed at home by pro-Trump group
December 7th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — A group of protesters appeared outside Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's home on Saturday night to intimidate her and her family about Joe......
Trump’s lawyer Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19
December 6th, 20200 President Trump's top ally and personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for COVID-19, while he travels the country challenging results of an election Trump lost...
Trump attacks his ally AG Barr over unwillingness to declare voter fraud
December 4th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A key, longtime ally of outgoing President Trump dropped a bombshell this week, in yet another setback for Trump to convince courts and a majority......
Michigan secretary of state releases rejected ballot data
December 3rd, 20200 LANSING — Data of rejected ballots from the Nov. 3 general elections shows more wrongfully cast votes were rejected for a variety of reasons in that election than the...
Republicans turn to Biden transition as Trump’s legal options dwindle
November 29th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senior U.S. Republicans said on Sunday a transition to a Joe Biden presidency looks inevitable as President Trump questioned whether the Supreme......
“Truth is lost” as Michigan’s immigrant communities hit with misinformation on closed platforms
November 28th, 20201 Closed messaging apps popular among Michigan’s immigrant communities and those with families living abroad are crawling with misinformation. It is a hard problem to...
In a 3-0 vote, Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies election results
November 23rd, 20200 LANSING — After more than three hours of public comments and discussion, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers certified the statewide results of the Nov 3. general......
Trump continues desperate assault on Michigan election
November 20th, 20200 In yet another desperate move to overturn election results in Michigan, President Trump invited Michigan Senate Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee...
Trump’s campaign withdraws Michigan election lawsuit
November 19th, 20200 MICHIGAN — The re-election campaign for President Trump is withdrawing its lawsuit disputing vote results in Michigan. The campaign has filed numerous suits......
