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2026 Election Stories & Resources

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 Early voting begins in Grand Rapids: What voters need to know Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms Scripps News poll: 43% of voters say they’ve been fooled by AI ads this campaign Michigan absentee ballot returns up 30% compared to same time period in 2022

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast: Another warm, sunny day

Kara James

News

Russia releases detained Michigan man Stephen Hubbard

Grand Rapids

Michigan police crack down on drivers passing stopped school buses

Paige Meyer

Grand Rapids

Early voting begins in Grand Rapids: What voters need to know

Paige Meyer

Pistons

NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113

America Votes

TONIGHT: Watch WXYZ-TV's Senate debate between Rogers, El-Sayed on Fox 17

Grand Rapids

Guiding Light launches Women's Collective to boost recovery awareness

Zachariah Wheaton

Local News

Deputies search for man accused of trying to abduct Pennfield woman

FOX 17 News

East Grand Rapids Ada Cascade

Neighbors weigh in on East Grand Rapids legal battle as development takes shape

Cassandra Alonso

National News

Tonight at 7: Watch the U.S. Senate debate

Meet Your Reporter

Morning Mix

Where is Deanie?

Pay It Forward

Guiding Light launches Women's Collective to boost recovery awareness

Deputies search for man accused of trying to abduct Pennfield woman

Neighbors weigh in on East Grand Rapids legal battle as development takes shape

National News

New Mexico sues Epstein's advisers, says his estate should go to survivors

Americans are cutting back on groceries to keep the lights on

El-Sayed, Rogers set to debate in closely watched Michigan Senate race

Former Cedar Springs student buys the Subway where he had his first job

‘A huge blessing’: Free roof lifts weight off Coopersville veteran’s family

Michigan AG criticizes Consumers Energy's new natural gas rate hike case

Election commission rejects recall petition against Plainfield Township trustee

World’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree arrives in Southern California

Pistons kick off new season with brand campaign, gear and theme nights

Halloween candy costs surge as Americans take on debt to cover purchases

Tonight's Forecast: Mild temperatures continue

Ottawa County could decide Oct. 27 whether to join Silver Maple Solar case

Vigil for two students killed in crash, three that were hurt

EGR won't appeal ruling that overturned Gaslight Village development approval

University of Michigan water polo player returns home to inspire next generation

Man facing murder charge in shooting death of his mother in Kent County

Bradford White workers in Middleville to vote Friday on tentative agreement

President Donald Trump coming to Michigan this weekend for rally

Consumers Energy: Analysis shows significant improvements to power restoration

New Saugatuck resort opens with 76 cabins, luxury amenities

Jalen Hurts likely out for the season after blood clots found in his lungs

Michigan DNR to release 7,300 pheasants in southern Michigan for hunting season

Strong wind gust tips canoe trailer over Mackinac Bridge on Saturday night

Check your medicine cabinet: Drug Take Back Day is coming up October 24th

Tonight's Forecast: Nice fall weather continues

Trick-or-treating, Boo Bash and Día de los Muertos bring fall fun to Holland

Dutch Winterfest returns to Holland with Dutch dancers taking to the ice

2 Mattawan High School students killed, 3 others critically injured in crash

Security officer killed in hit-and-run on GVSU campus, student arrested

Cost of living weighs on Muskegon voters as election season ramps up

Person in custody after shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured in Muskegon

Tonight's Forecast: Quiet weather continues into the new week

Grand Rapids plans to add pedestrian beacons to busy Michigan Street crossings

Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten sent threatening letter with white powder

Battle Creek’s Burma Center marks 15th anniversary with annual Friendraiser

Lowell High School senior chases records and valedictorian honors

Police: Student in custody after bringing gun to Kalamazoo Central High School

Baby found dead at Electric Forest will be buried in Georgetown Twp. cemetery

Morning crew goes 'boo': Behind-the-scenes at John Ball Zoo

Americans are expected to spend big this holiday season, with a catch

Tonight's Forecast: Gradual clearing, widespread frost

Viral video featuring Zeeland kindergartner spreads awareness of AAC devices

Creston leaders want to grow ArtPrize footprint north of downtown

Family identifies bystander who stopped school shooter in Bend, Oregon

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