politics

In Kent County, voting went smoothly on Election Day despite a few minor issues resolved by local election staff

Incumbent Democrat Hillary Scholten retains her seat in Michigan’s Third Congressional District against Republican challenger former TV meteorologist Terri DeBoer

Voters with intellectual or developmental disabilities face unique challenges when exercising their right to vote, but one West Michigan organization is ensuring everyone can participate in Tuesday’s election

WGVU's Jennifer Moss, Shelley Irwin, and Dee Morrison speak with a variety of guests on this season of Powerful Women: Let's Talk - Women on the Ballot.

Gretchen Whitmer is the Governor of Michigan.

Courtney Winell is the League of Women Voters Greater Grand Rapids Area President.

Senita Lenear is the first African American woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission.

Dr. Laura Schneider is a professor of Political Science at Grand Valley State University.

Rosalynn Bliss is the assistant dean and chief external relations officer at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and former Mayor of Grand Rapids.

Lisa Posthumus Lyons is serving her third term as Kent County Clerk/Register of Deeds, she was elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 & 2024.