Echo Voter Guide
2026 is called a mid-term year because it is halfway between presidential elections. However, a number of U.S. senators and representatives are on the ballot across the country. Additionally, Michigan voters will choose new state leadership, among a number of local races. In this guide, the Echo provides news and information on the candidates, the races and the issues Ypsilanti voters will be deciding in both the August primary and the November general election.
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Meet the candidates running for US House of Representatives Michigan District 6
Learn about the candidates running for Michigan's 6th District in the United States House of Representatives.
5 candidates running unopposed for Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees
The November 2026 ballot will include three incumbents and two new candidates running for the YDL Board of Trustees.
El-Sayed on U-M data center, university enrollment and affordability
Abdul El-Sayed, the 2026 democratic candidate for U.S. senate in Michigan, spoke with The Eastern Echo at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Sept. 5, 2026 about some of the issues impacting Ypsilanti residents.
Mike Eller wins Republican nomination for Michigan's District 32
Mike Eller won the Republican nomination for Michigan's District 32 in the August primary.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic nomination for Michigan U.S. Senate bid
Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary, defeating Haley Stevens
Mayor Brown, incumbent council members keep seats in Ypsilanti primary
Ypsilanti's incumbent City Council members and mayor kept their seats in the Aug. 4 primary.
Benson, James clinch governor nominations; Brabec, Wilson win state Democrat contests
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James both secured the gubernatorial nomination in the Michigan primary.
Letter from the Editor: Go out and vote!
The Eastern Echo's editor-in-chief encourages residents to flex their democratic muscles and vote in the August primary.
Meet the candidates running for Ypsilanti mayor, City Council
Here is what to know about candidates running for Ypsilanti mayor and City Council.
Meet the candidates running for Michigan State Senate District 15
Here is what to know about the candidates running for Michigan's State Senate District 15, which represents Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township.
Meet the candidates running for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Here is what to know about the candidates running for Michigan's U.S. Senate.
What to know about Ypsilanti’s Aug. 4 primary election
The U.S. primary election takes place on Aug. 4, 2026, and voters may have last minute questions about how to vote. Here is The Eastern Echo's guide to the 2026 primary.
Meet the candidates running for Michigan governor
Here is what to know about the candidates running for Governor of Michigan.
What qualities do you value most in a local candidate?
On Aug. 4, Michigan voters will be returning to the polls for the Primary Election. The Eastern Echo asked Ypsilanti community members what qualities they value most in a local candidate.
How to vote in Ypsilanti primary election
How Ypsilanti residents can register to vote, find where to vote, how to get an absentee ballot and more.
'I Voted' sticker design voting starts June 1
The 2026 "I Voted" sticker competition voting begins June 1, 2026.
Michigan's gubernatorial underdogs asked about data centers, dams and transparency at Lansing forum
The Michigan Press Association held a forum for gubernatorial candidates during its annual conference on April 23, 2026.
After a busy EMU Student Government campaign, a moment to breathe and reflect
After Nina Freeman and Eva Orlich Rojas were elected president and vice president in the 2026 EMU Student Government election, the executive tickets sat down with The Eastern Echo to reflect on the campaign and the road ahead.
Candidate filing deadline approaches for Ypsilanti mayoral, City Council election
As Ypsilanti gears up for its City Council and mayoral election, here's what residents interested in running for a seat need to know.
Voter turnout in 2026 Student Government election highest on record since 2014
12% of the Eastern Michigan University student body voted in the March 2026 Student Government election — the highest percentage turnout on record since 2014.
Voting opens for 2026 EMU Student Government election
Voting is now open for Eastern Michigan University's Student Government election.
EMU Student Government holds presidential candidate forum before March 25 election
Eastern Michigan University presidential candidates for Student Government answered questions about their respective campaigns ahead of the March 25 election day.
EMU Student Government to hold 2026 presidential candidate forum
The Eastern Michigan University Student Government will hold a public forum for presidential and vice presidential candidates on March 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Candidates for EMU's 113th Student Senate share their visions for governing
Eastern Michigan University Student Senate candidates share their campaign messages and goals for the university.
Ypsilanti Special Election results: Career Technical Education proposal passes
Yesterday, Nov. 4, 2025, Ypsilanti voters participated in a special election to pass a Career Technical Education millage proposal for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
Nov. 4 ballot proposes Career Technical Education millage
On Nov. 4, 2025, Ypsilanti voters will be asked to cast a vote on a new proposal. The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is proposing a millage for the Career Technical Education programs.
Local, state laws dictate when campaign signs must come down
Notes From the Editor: Echo advertisements leading up to Election Day
Millages on Washtenaw County ballot offer funding for community programming
Eastern Michigan takes on statewide campus voting contest against rival schools
Eastern Michigan University will participate in a voting competition against Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University from now until Oct 21, the final day for eligible voters to register online.
Petition by EMU students urges for no classes on election day
Debbie Swanson: the teacher and politician
Former Ypsilanti Township trustee Debbie Swanson is running unopposed for Ypsilanti Township Clerk.
Libertarian candidate Mark King seeks seat on Ypsilanti’s city council
Libertarian Mark Alan King is running for Ypsilanti's Ward 3 city council seat.
YpsiBIG ballot initiatives won’t appear November ballot due to deadline confusion
Ballot initiatives petitioned by the Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group, or YpsiBIG, will not be on the ballot in the upcoming November election.
EMU professor Sadaf Ali secures spot on general election ballot in Ypsilanti Township
Stan Eldridge wants to help Ypsilanti families stay in their homes
Stan Eldridge is running unopposed for reelection as Ypsilanti Township Treasurer.
Amber Fellows is dreaming up new ideas for local government
Amber Fellows is seeking election as Ypsilanti Ward 3's council member.
2024 Election Voter Guide: City of Ypsilanti
With the 2024 primary election occurring on Aug. 6, The Eastern Echo has compiled information on the candidates running for government positions in the City of Ypsilanti.
2024 Election Voter Guide: Superior Township
With the 2024 primary election occurring on Aug. 6, The Eastern Echo has compiled information on the candidates running for Superior Township government positions.
2024 Election Voter Guide: Ypsilanti Township primary ballot
With the 2024 primary election occurring on Aug. 6, The Eastern Echo has compiled information on the candidates running for Ypsilanti Township government positions.
YpsiBIG pushes for tenant rights, non-partisan elections, public control of police budget
The Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group is collecting signatures for three ballot initiatives to appear on the upcoming Ypsilanti city election.
