This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Michigan Democrats introduced their first pieces of legislation to respond to what they consider overly aggressive Republican proposals to improve election security.

Communities across Michigan hold May elections for school issues and a small number of local offices. Here’s why.

The BriefSome Michigan voters will head to the polls May 6 for special elections. The special elections largely focus on school boards and ballot proposals.(FOX 2) - Some Michigan voters will head to the polls Tuesday for local elections.

Several southeast Michigan communities will be voting on school bond proposals, charter amendments and more on Tuesday.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wrote her book "The Purposeful Warrior" in the wake of the 2020 election, but it tackles more than Trump.

On his way to winning Michigan in the 2024 election, President Donald Trump won where he was expected to, including in parts of northern and western Michigan. And his supporters in that region back his first 100 days back in office, describing the early ...

A federal appeals panel has upheld Michigan’s process for removing deceased voters from the voting rolls. In a decision released Tuesday, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied an appeal of a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by the Public Interest Legal Foundation,

Voters across mid-Michigan decided several school millage and bond proposals during the Tuesday, May 6, election. Birch Run Area Schools, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, Midland Public Schools and Reese Public Schools were among districts with proposals on the ballot.

Michigan residents vote on local issues, particularly school bonds, with potential low turnout and measures on education funding and public services like safety and parks.

The city of Dearborn will not have an August primary election this year because there were not enough candidates.

Oakland University will be offering a new course this fall to help elected officials and residents understand the election process. The eight-course online program is tailored to meet Michigan-specific needs, while offering a perspective of elections nationwide.