Economic issues and Gaza worked against Kamala Harris and other Democrats as more voters stayed home in Detroit than in 2020.
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What we’re reading: Trump triumphs, climate takes a backseat
The return of Trump to the White House could stall U.S. climate progress, while Michigan’s outdated building codes, Ford’s electric F-150 production pause, a controversial biogas plant and a copper mining plan in the U.P. are raising environmental concerns.
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Trump’s comeback victory, after reshaping his party and national politics, looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828
Donald Trump’s potential 2024 return mirrors Andrew Jackson’s era, as Trump, having faced many probes and scandals, has redefined the GOP, granting him wide authority to push his policies.
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Slotkin and Rogers locked in fierce battle for Michigan Senate seat
In Michigan’s Senate race, Democrat Elissa Slotkin leads, but Republican Mike Rogers is catching up, drawing funders’ interest due to Trump’s influence in the state.
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You voted, Detroit!
Planet Detroit reporters hit the polls to chat with voters on election day. We discovered that environmental protections were pivotal for some, while others voted based on personal motivations. Some expressed allegiance to former President Trump, and others stressed the importance of safeguarding the environment for future generations. Still others came to the polls to […]
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Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Between redistricting and incumbents forgoing reelection, four congressional seats in Michigan are key targets as the parties vie for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans are seeking to flip two open congressional seats in central Michigan as the GOP tries to broaden its majority. The […]
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Planet Detroit’s Michigan election results: Who won the key races?
Michigan’s election results include U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Michigan Races, Michigan State House, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, Macomb County Water Resources Commissioner, and Ballot measures.
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With voting day approaching, Black voter outreach ramps up
Black voter turnout is pivotal for both parties in 2024, with strategies like door-knocking, Souls to the Polls, and rallies with celebrities and activists.
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Southwest Detroit remembers lives lost to air pollution ahead of Dia de Los Muertos
Residents and environmental justice groups gathered in Clark Park on November 1, 2024, to honor lives lost to air pollution during Día de los Muertos, demanding cleaner air and environmental justice in Southwest Detroit.
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From rare peppers to blight tickets, this Detroit garden shows the promise and challenge of urban gardening
A Detroiter spent decades growing a healthier self and city. Here’s why he might move on.