Election 2012

Sen. Jones Discusses GOP Losses In Eaton County

Scott Pohl — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:01 +0000

Before he was a state senator, Republican Rick Jones was Eaton County's state representative, and before that, sheriff. In November, the GOP lost both of those offices.

Michigan’s 16 Electoral College Votes Officially Cast For Obama/Biden

Jake Neher — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:16:23 +0000

Michigan’s delegates to the Electoral College have cast their 16 votes for President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

It’s Official: Obama Wins Michigan

Rick Pluta — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:11:56 +0000

The Board of State Canvassers on Monday has officially adopted the vote totals for the November elections, including the presidential race. The official count is almost 2.6 million votes for President Obama; 2.1 million for Mitt Romney.

Off the Record | November 9, 2012

WebTeam — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:19:32 +0000

Correspondents Edition. The panel discusses the presidential race, ballot plans, and the Michigan Congressional and House races.

Zachary Gorchow, Rick Pluta, Susan Demas and Chad Livengood join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

http://video.wkar.org/video/2302197671

MI First Election 2012

Bill Richards — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:07:20 +0000

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6: MI First Election is streaming full coverage of the election from WKAR studios throughout the day, at bit.ly/MIFIRSTELECTION

MI First Election is a project focusing on the viewpoints of college-age, first-time voters in Michigan.

Over 200 journalism students at Michigan State University provide MI First Election coverage online throughout election day. WKAR's evening PBS NewsHour broadcast will feature reporting from MI First Election, along with updates from the WKAR NewsRoom.

Candidates Make Final Push In Michigan Before Tuesday’s Election

Jake Neher — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:46:38 +0000

With the 2012 campaign coming to an end, state-wide candidates are making one last push to get out the vote. Both parties held rallies across the state Monday.

Voting advocate group helps MSU students cast ballots

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:39:42 +0000

As the presidential election draws near, a voting advocacy group at Michigan State University is helping students prepare to cast their ballot.

ELECTION 2012: MSU Trustees Ferguson, Foster Face Challengers Sakwa, Mosallam

Scott Pohl — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:01 +0000

Voters will elect two people to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Tuesday.

Election 2012: Ballot Props Cover Wide Range Of Issues

Melissa Benmark — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:01 +0000

There are six statewide ballot proposals for Michigan voters to decide in the 2012 election. WKAR's Melissa Benmark spoke with the Michigan Public Radio Network’s State Capitol Bureau Chief, Rick Pluta about the ballot issues, starting with Proposal One.

Election 2012: Control of MI Supreme Court is On the Line

Rick Pluta — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:19:18 +0000

There are three races this year for spots on the Michigan Supreme Court. Two incumbents are running, and there’s one open seat.

The Republican and Democratic parties spend millions of dollars to get their candidates elected to the state’s highest court – even though they are on the non-partisan part of the ballot.

In Michigan, A Contentious Battle Over A Bridge

Michigan Radio: Sarah Cwiek — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:04:00 +0000

Transcript

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

On Election Day next week, Michigan voters will face a question about international bridges and tunnels. It's really a question about one bridge in particularly - a long-planned and highly-contested connection between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

As Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek reports, it's an electoral twist in a bitter struggle with Michigan's governor and Canada on one side, and a billionaire bridge owner on the other.

SARAH CWIEK, BYLINE: The ballot measure is Proposal Six.

ELECTION 2012: Eaton County Sheriff's Race Heats Up

Scott Pohl — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:01 +0000

WKAR's Scott Pohl has a look at the race for Sheriff in Eaton County.

Election 2012: 69th House Likely to Stay Blue

Kevin Lavery — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Two local public service veterans are competing to represent Michigan's 69th district in the state House. Democrat Sam Singh is a former East Lansing councilman and mayor. Republican Susan McGillicuddy is a former Meridian Township trustee who's served as the township's supervisor for the last 12 years.

Dems Are In The (68th) House

Mark Bashore — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

WKAR's Mark Bashore takes a look at the contest between Andy Schor (D) and Tim Moede (R) in Michigan's 68th House district.

Presidential Campaigns In Michigan Not Slowing Down For Sandy

Jake Neher — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:12:33 +0000

President Obama's and Mitt Romney's campaigns say bad weather won't slow down their efforts in Michigan.

Cochran, Oesterle Both Predict Victory In Tight 67th House Contest

Mark Bashore — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

There's growing speculation that a Democratic Lansing-area House district could elect a Republican next week.

Bill Clinton Endorses MI's Proposal 3

Jake Neher — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:57:14 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton is encouraging Michigan voters to approve Proposal Three on the November ballot.

Gov. Snyder Kicks Off Statewide Tour Opposing Proposed Amendments

Melissa Benmark — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:30:51 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder sets off on a statewide tour Monday to talk about the November ballot. He’ll be urging people to vote “yes” on Proposal One and “no” on the other five ballot questions.

Hoekstra: Energy Tax Credits A Waste Of Money

Rick Pluta — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:17:03 +0000

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra says federal alternative energy business subsidies are a waste of money that he would end if given the chance. The former congressman appeared Friday on a statewide public radio call-in show.

"Off the Record" Hosts MSU Board of Trustees Candidates

Jeanie Croope — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:12 +0000

Off the Record with Tim Skubick presents a debate between two candidates for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the October 26 episode of the weekly capitol affairs program from WKAR.