With five open seats and 35 candidates, the November election has the potential to change the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Election 2026
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Election 2026
Primary election: Early in-person voting starts Saturday
The primary election on Aug. 4 determines party nominations for Congress, state Legislature and governor.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Detroit school board’s chair and vice chair will not seek reelection in November
LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn were disqualified from the Nov. 3 ballot due to unpaid county campaign fees. McClendon said she already decided to withdraw. Vaughn decided Tuesday not to run.
Posted inElection 2026, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump rehashes claims of election vulnerabilities, foreign interference, and fraud in primetime speech
Election officials said they’re reviewing the claims but heard little new information and believe elections are secure.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Here’s what you need to know before you vote on DPSCD’s tax proposal
Voters on Aug. 4 will decide the fate of a DPSCD tax proposal that, if approved, will ensure the district has needed operating revenue.
Posted inElection 2026, Health and Welfare, Michigan Government
Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
In general, Michigan electric utilities struggle with their infrastructure for the same reason water systems have – fewer customers paying to maintain a grid built for far more of them, according to the MPSC.
Posted inElection 2026
Download: BridgeDetroit 2026 Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the August 2026 primary election in Detroit, Michigan.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide 2026: Frequently asked questions about voting
Have questions about the primary and general elections in Michigan? We’ve got answers.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide 2026: How to vote in Michigan’s Primary election
Ballots are out for the 2026 Primary election in Michigan. Here’s what Detroiters need to know to make sure their vote counts!
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Bernie Sanders-backed challenger takes on Thanedar in 13th District race
BridgeDetroit contacted all of the candidates in the 13th District House primary, which is one of two seats representing Detroit in Congress. Here’s what they said.