Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
Detroit, meet your new representatives in Lansing and Washington D.C.
Detroiters on Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Democrats to represent them at the national and state levels. Here’s what you need to know:
Highland Park mayor to request recount after community leader wins
Shamayim ‘Mama Shu’ Harris garnered 50% of the votes to narrowly defeat incumbent Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald, according to unofficial results.
Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration.
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan secretary of state, will take the reins from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose second term is expiring.
With 5 seats up for grabs, Detroit voters elect familiar faces and one newcomer
The election comes at a pivotal time for Michigan’s largest school district and could shape its direction for years to come.
How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts
Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.
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