voter turnout

We know little about the reasons for Detroit’s voter turnout. So one of our partners, Outlier Media, commissioned the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study to survey 1,100 residents about their priorities and reasons for voting or not voting.

We dove into what's next for anti-abortion advocates now that Proposal 3 has passed. We also heard about how two Michigan women formed an unlikely friendship through deer hunting. Plus, a look at how Gen Z is stepping into its political power, both at the polls and in office.

A Michigan State University political scientist is predicting we could see the largest voter turnout for a mid-term election in Michigan in 20 years.Prof.…

If not voting was a candidate in Michigan's general elections, it would win a lot. The chart above breaks down how Michiganders voted — or didn't — in the…

The Pew Research Center recently released a report on midterm voting that found more voters are engaged earlier this election year.“Compared with recent…

(Support trusted journalism like this in Michigan. Give what you can here.) In elections, it’s all about who shows up.And last year, Democrats didn’t.The…

Donald Trump’s victory is seen as one of the watershed moments in American political history.Michigan voters certainly played a role in this upset. It’s…

This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack Lessenberry and Doug Tribou look at Michigan primary results, including Congressman John Conyers' closest challenge…

An article in The Free Press reported 2016 is "shaping up as a raucous and competitive election season with incumbent politicians facing strong challenges…

A week from today we’ll know the results of Proposal 1, the ballot measure that changes how fuel is taxed in Michigan to fund road repairs. It also…