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The 2026 General Election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3, with several major state and federal races on the line in Michigan.

Michigan Voter Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 election In-person early voting hits record pace for midterms Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions — including from Trump East Grand Rapids parking deck proposal divides neighbors ahead of November vote Scripps News poll: 43% of voters say they’ve been fooled by AI ads this campaign

America Votes

Michigan Voter Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 election

Max White

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast: Breezy and mild, rain chances increase Wednesday

Brianna Juneau

Grand Rapids

MHSAA cites video evidence in Grand Rapids Catholic Central eligibility dispute

Julie Dunmire

News

Live Blog: Polls have now opened across Michigan this Election Day

WXYZ Web Team

Local News

Person hit and killed while walking along eastbound Seaway Dr. in Norton Shores

Max White

Holland Zeeland Grand Haven

Allendale father shares life-changing diagnosis of rare PLN gene mutation

Alina Hauter

Rockford Cedar Springs Sparta

Woman killed, man injured in 'knife-style cutting' incident in Kent County

Daren Bower

Ionia

Man killed, others injured in crash involving semi on I-96 in Ionia County

Natalia Escalante

Sports

Lions say preliminary indications are ‘positive’ for Jack Campbell after injury

Associated Press

Local News

Bradford White workers approve new contract, set to return after 47-day strike

WXMI Staff

America Votes

Stevens endorsement is a 'Christmas gift' given on New Year's, says expert

Sam Landstra

Holland Zeeland Grand Haven

West Michigan organizers reach Latino voters ahead of Election Day

Giselle Valentin

National News

Michigan Elections 2026

Meet Your Reporter

Morning Mix

Where is Deanie?

Pay It Forward

Bradford White workers approve new contract, set to return after 47-day strike

Stevens endorsement is a 'Christmas gift' given on New Year's, says expert

West Michigan organizers reach Latino voters ahead of Election Day

National News

Problem with paper ballots causes delays in New York's Westchester County

Collins' office vandalized as she faces tight reelection fight

7 in 10 Americans say the midterms are stressing them out

No threat at Menards in Oshtemo Township after armed man reported, deputies say

Fremont teen dies in crash, another person injured, deputies say

Tonight's Forecast: Staying very warm into Tuesday

Holland Hospital nurse shares safe sleep guidance after family loss

Holland American Legion Band to honor veterans with free concert

Vikings defense holds Lions in check for 3 quarters before buckling late

Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings

1 dead, 2 injured in related crashes in Calhoun County

1 dead, another injured after vehicle crashes into building in Kalamazoo

Man dead after shooting in Kalamazoo, police investigating

Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race

Man shot in Kalamazoo, injuries not life threatening, police say

USS Silversides returns home to Muskegon after months of restoration

1 dead after early morning shooting in downtown Kalamazoo

Tonight's Forecast: Staying cloudy with small rain chances

Grand Rapids spending $1.5M to install 11 new pedestrian safety beacons

Catholic Central football game scheduled for Tuesday night; MHSAA files appeal

East Grand Rapids parking deck proposal divides neighbors ahead of November vote

Louisiana man charged with firing shots at Holland Twp. campground

Holland celebrates Día de los Muertos with ofrendas, music and family traditions

Terri DeBoer talks limited government, local control

Scholten talks affordability, Iran and her bid for a third term in Congress

'She's coming home': USS Silversides submarine returning to Muskegon

For Mona Shores' Kevin White Jr., number 15 means more than football

Grand Rapids Rise announce full 2027 schedule, with season opening on Jan. 7

Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot, becoming first pope to vote in US election

Houdini Halloween seance at the American Museum of Magic

Set your clocks back Sunday, but this tradition may be ending

'Just a bunch of Hocus Pocus': Morning crew transforms into iconic trio

Greatest Show on Earth: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Van Andel

El-Sayed, Stevens to campaign in Detroit as Democrats seek unity in Senate race

Payton's Pink Rainbow Project: A legacy of love for a life cut short

Tonight's Forecast: Mostly cloudy and cool

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Ottawa County votes to intervene in Silver Maple Solar case

Grand Rapids seeks developer for riverfront site just north of downtown

Michigan high school football team removed from playoffs over ineligible player

K-Wings begin final season at Wings Event Center

Retired firefighter with Grand Rapids Public Museum works his final shift

Babies in NICU at Trinity Health Grand Rapids celebrate Halloween

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

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