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From Morning Edition
Mid-Michigan election stories featured on Morning Edition with Melissa Ingells. Includes local perspectives on national elections and issues.
Taylor ousted from Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Cliff Taylor lost his bid for another term. Diane Hathaway will replace him on the state's highest court. Nov. 5, '08
Analysis: Michigan Election Results WKAR's Scott Pohl spoke with Bill Rustem of Public Sector Consultants about the results of Michigan's elections. Nov. 5, '08
Michigan GOP reacts to Tuesday's losses Republicans in Michigan look to the future after suffering losses in Tuesday's elections. Nov. 5, '08
Democrats seek to capture 7th district seat on Tuesday WKAR's Rob South reports on the heated struggle for Michigan's 7th congressional district. Nov. 3, '08
Analysis of Michigan 7th and 9th races with Rick Pluta Analysis of Michigan 7th and 9th races with Rick Pluta Nov. 1, '08
Lansing area voters to decide CATA millage On Tuesday, Lansing area voters will decide whether to spend more money on public transportation. Oct. 31, '08
Proposal Two spurs debate at Michigan State University Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on the debate at MSU between supporters and opponents of Proposal Two. Oct. 31, '08
City of Lansing prepares for big voter turnout WKAR's Kevin Lavery reports on how Lansing is testing equipment and training volunteers before Tuesday's election. Oct. 31, '08
Democratic challenger may do well in 8th district race WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the challenge to a historically safe Republican congressional district. Oct. 30, '08
Voters To Elect Two MSU Trustees Two Michigan State University Trustees will be elected by voters across the state next week. Scott Pohl reports. Oct. 29, '08
Political parties try to mobilize absentee voters Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on what could be a record year for absentee voting in Michigan. Oct. 28, '08
East Lansing Land Sale Proposals Go Before Voters Voters in East Lansing will decide the fate of two land sale proposals on Election Day. Scott Pohl has the story. Oct. 23, '08
Democrats aim to unseat Chief Justice Taylor Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on how Democrats are trying to unseat Chief Justice Cliff Taylor. Oct. 23, '08
Removed Ingham County judge appears on November ballot WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the closely watched Ingham County circuit court race. Oct. 21, '08
Obama Appears at MSU as McCain Pulls Out Of Michigan Rick Pluta reports on an eventful day in Michigan regarding the presidential candidates. Oct. 3, '08
Obama campaigns at Michigan State University WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to MSU. Oct. 2, '08
Walberg, Schauer debate district issues WKAR's Rob South reports on an impromptu debate between two contenders for Michigan's 7th congressional district. Oct. 1, '08
Walberg, Schauer air attack ads WKAR's Rob south reports on the ad war between Republican Tim Walberg and Democrat Mark Schauer. Sep. 22, '08
Michigan Unemployment An Election Issue Rick Pluta reports that Politicians are pointing fingers as the state's unemployment rate continues to rise. Sep. 18, '08
Race Issues May Affect Election In Michigan Rick Pluta reports on how the charges faced by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick might affect the presidential election. Aug. 29, '08
Michigan Economic Troubles Highlighted at Dem Convention Rick Pluta reports on discussion of Michigan's economic problems at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Aug. 27, '08
Dispute Over Nomination Process Continues For Democrats The battle over the Michigan and Florida delegations is over, but the war over the nomination process continues. Aug. 25, '08
Three Democrats Vying For Ingham Third District Seat Voters in Ingham County’s third district Board of Commissioners race have three Democrats to choose from in tomorrow’s primary. Aug. 4, '08
Library Seeks New Millage Next Tuesday, the Capital Area District Library will ask voters to approve a new 20-year millage. Scott Pohl reports. Jul. 31, '08
Incumbent Ingham Drain Commissioner Faces Primary Challenge Rob South looks at a contentious race for a powerful Ingham County position. Jul. 29, '08
GOP Hopes To Reclaim Power In Eaton County Democrats took control of the Eaton County Commission in 2006. Republicans want it back. Scott Pohl reports. Jul. 24, '08
NPR Political Editor Looks at Michigan Political Landscape Melissa Ingells talks with NPR "political junkie" Ken Rudin about the upcoming election season in Michigan. Jul. 18, '08
Democrats hope to restore party unity Senator Barack Obama returns to Michigan today, just two days after a panel of national Democratic Party leaders awarded him delegates from Michigan. Jun. 2, '08
Two MSU Trustees Tied to Candidates
WKAR's Scott Pohl reports on MSU and presidential politics. Jan. 23, '08 |
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