Elections Archives

Unofficial results show Sturgis mayor defeated, two Three Rivers incumbents unseated

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November 3, 2026

Unofficial election results show three incumbent city commissioners losing their reelection bids in St. Joseph County on Tuesday, including Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez and two Three Rivers commissioners. In Sturgis, challenger Stoney Summey received more than 71% of the reported vote against Perez, while in Three Rivers, challengers Joshua Williams and Josh Hoeppner finished ahead of incumbents Lucas Allen and Steven Haigh, respectively.

It’s Election Day, Michigan! Get to the polls!

By Maxwell Knauer

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Elections

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November 3, 2026

The country will be watching Michigan closely as the senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers has garnered significant national attention. That being said, make sure you know who you’re voting for up and down the ballot, not just the hot topics.

Watershed Voice’s full and final election guide

By Maxwell Knauer

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Elections

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October 29, 2026

Throughout this guide, completed questionnaires will be linked to candidates names on their first appearance. There are two ballot proposals that Watershed Voice previously outlined in detail that will be linked to as well, in case you need more information or a refresher. The guide is broken into four parts: Federal elections, state elections, ballot proposals, and local elections.

Letter to the editor: ‘The facts are clear,’ vote for Christin Vukasovich, not Tim Walberg

By Watershed Voice

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Opinion

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October 27, 2026

Naomi Ludman of Cass County writes, "For voters concerned about access to healthcare or paying for their health insurance premiums or prescriptions, Christian Vukasovich is the clear choice for U. S. Congress on Nov. 3. "The facts are clear: The incumbent Tim Walberg voted for the 'Big Beautiful Bill' which cut health care for over 30,000 residents of this district alone, either through Medicaid and Medicare cuts or increased insurance premiums."

A closer look at Kalamazoo’s healthcare proposal, criticized by mayor as ‘dark money’ ploy

By Maxwell Knauer

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Elections

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October 22, 2026

At face value, the proposal appears aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability. However, local officials argue it is a political tactic designed to influence two congressional races by drawing attention to healthcare issues in those districts. The amendment is on the ballot in six cities: Lansing, East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, and Portage. These cities fall into Michigan’s fourth and seventh congressional districts, represented by Republicans Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett, respectively.