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Voters in Arab American Strongholds Likely Tipped Michigan in Trump’s Favor
by Michael Traugott
President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2024 election, an important prize in his decisive victory.
The state has earned its title as a swing state. After narrowly defeating Hillary…
Climate Democrats for Harris
by Katelyn Karwick, Eastern Michigan University Class of 2026
The climate crisis isn’t coming. It is here now. And it is impacting everything, from our lives andlivelihoods to our food systems and national security. And it impacts our…
District 1 County Commissioner Candidate: I’ll Bring Accountability and Fiscal Oversight to the BOC
by Phyllis Risdon, Candidate for Washtenaw County Commissioners District 1
I am a lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, a proud Air Force mom, and retiree from Dexter Community School’s Technology Department. I have extensive…
Anti-Prop C Group Sends Out Dark Money Mailers: Pro-Prop C Organizer Debunks the Propaganda
by Dr. John Godfrey
MLive.com recently reported that, "'Dark money’ attack ads out of Lansing take aim at Ann Arbor ballot proposals." One of those dark money attacks on Proposals C and D included the postcard, below. Dark money ads and…
City Officials Distort Reality and Obscure the Truth to Attack Ann Arbor Prop C
by Bruce Laidlaw
Signs have popped up on some lawns urging votes against the nonpartisan voting charter amendment on the general election ballot. The signs include a link to the the website https://www.democratsforannarbor.com/. It is…
Washtenaw County Treasurer: Why I’m YOUR Candidate
by Robert Zimmerman
Robert Zimmerman, candidate for Washtenaw County Treasurer
Washtenaw County is quickly approaching a tipping point.
For the first time in 100 years, Washtenaw is losing population.
MLive cites a 6,300…
“Fix Scio”: A Scio Township Super PAC Front Group
NOTE: This article has been updated to include comments by Scio Twp. Trustee John Reiser.
by P.D. Lesko
James Dries registered the Fix Scio Super PAC in May 2024.
Public records show that on May 17, 2024 Fix Scio (a Super PAC) was…
A2Politico: Washtenaw County Dodged a Bullet in Rebuffing Derrick Jackson’s Bid to Be the Next Sheriff
P.D. Lesko
Since 384 votes out of more than 40,000 separated the top two candidates for Sheriff, we may see a recount, but one must be requested. Ann Arbor's first Black Mayor Al Wheeler won by a single vote. In Ypsilanti, an incumbent…
Ann Arbor City Clerk Certifies Election Reform Ballot Proposals
by John Godfrey
In November 2024, Ann Arbor voters will decide to jettison partisan elections.
The Ann Arbor City Clerk has certified that a sufficient number of registered Ann Arbor votershave signed citizen-circulated petitions to…
Unchallenged in Nov., Alyshia Dyer Makes History: Becomes County’s First Female Sheriff-Elect
by P.D. Lesko
Derrick Jackson, the Sheriff's hand-picked successor, lost the August 6, 2024 primary election to former Sheriff's Deputy Alyshia Dyer in a close race that may require a recount. Dyer captured 43.53 percent of the vote…