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WKAR Politics · Election 2026

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A plane passes over power lines at dusk in San Antonio, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Election 2026
What Roth's Watching: East Lansing healthcare action plan proposal, ITC transmission line feedback ends, and more
Andrew Roth, Melorie Begay
The health care action proposal would create an advisory committee to address health care costs, but the group behind it remains a mystery, and its future is uncertain. Plus, it's the final week to submit feedback on ITC's power line project.
A close-up view of "I Voted" stickers on primary election day at the Baldwin Public Library, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Birmingham, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul Sancya
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Campaigns show no sign of slowing down as candidates set sights on Nov. 3
Colin Jackson for MPRN, Melorie Begay
Rep. Tom Barrett speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Paul Sancya
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Election 2026
Rep. Barrett speaks on his votes against war in Iran, how he'll defend his seat in November
Sophia Saliby

WKAR Politics

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Covering Your Election

The journalists covering Mid-Michigan's 2026 election.

WKAR's politics team follows the candidates, presses for specifics, and connects statewide decisions to your schools, roads, utility bills, data centers, and local government.

WKAR NEWS MID-MICHIGAN POLITICS TEAM

Sophia Saliby

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Sophia Saliby

 Melorie Begay

Morning Edition
Host

Melorie Begay

 Andrew Roth

WKAR Politics Reporter

Andrew Roth

WKAR NEWS STATEWIDE POLITICS

Rick Pluta

MPRN Senior Capitol Correspondent

Rick Pluta

 Colin Jackson

MPRN Capitol Correspondent

Colin Jackson

 Tim Skubick

Off The Record Anchor

Tim Skubick
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MICHIGAN 2026

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Absentee ballots available
Jul 20
Online / mail registration deadline
Jul 25
Early voting period opens (9 days)
Aug 4
Michigan Primary Election — Polls 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Oct 19
General election registration deadline
Nov 3
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