Aurora Democrat Sen. Linda Holmes announced June 22, 2026, she will retire at the end of her current term, citing long-term health concerns after 20 years in office.

Mike Rogers' campaign sent a cease‑and‑desist after Abdul El‑Sayed called him a 'pharma lobbyist' and alleged a $14M payout. Both sides are trading claims and legal threats as Michigan's primary season heats up.

At‑large Councilman Eric Garrett says the Akron police union posted a culturally insensitive, AI‑style image of him on Facebook and demanded answers at a council meeting.