August 4
Coverage of August 4 in the Nexus archive.
- Rules for the South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate debate
Four Republican candidates for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat have qualified for a statewide debate scheduled for August 4. The debate will air on News 2 and Nexstar Media Group stations across South Carolina, with candidates agreeing to a set of rules to determine eligibility.
- Bridging the gap: Why regional transit is a lifeline, not a luxury
The article highlights the importance of regional transit in reducing poverty and expanding employment opportunities for low-income residents in Wayne County. It advocates for the Wayne County Public Transit Millage on August 4 to fund expanded DDOT and SMART services, emphasizing transit as a critical economic and social infrastructure.
- Are you registered to vote in Michigan? Here’s how to check
Michigan's August Primary Election is on August 4, with early voting starting July 25. Voters can check registration status via the Michigan Voter Information Center and register online, by mail, or in person at local clerk offices or Secretary of State locations, requiring proof of residency and a photo ID for in-person registration.
- Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’
Michigan Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clarified during a primary debate that El-Sayed's 'ogre' comment referred to Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, not Stevens. Stevens criticized El-Sayed for prioritizing national political ambitions over Michigan-focused policy work. The debate highlighted tensions over external spending and rhetoric in their August 4 primary.
- GOP Senate hopefuls face long odds in race to challenge Mark Warner
Republican candidates Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa, and David Williams are competing in the Aug. 4 primary to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia. The Republicans face an uphill battle against Warner, a well-funded incumbent with strong name recognition.
- What Detroiters should know about the proposed school operating millage on the Aug. 4 ballot
Detroit voters are considering a proposed 18-mill operating millage on August 4 to fund the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) after state-provided revenue ends. The millage would generate $18 per $1,000 of taxable value for 20 years, affecting commercial, rental, and vacation properties but not primary homeowners. The shift follows DPS's 2016 restructuring, which transferred school operations to DPSCD while DPS remains to settle debt.
- As ballots go out, what to know about voting in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary
Michigan's 2026 primary election is scheduled for August 4, with voters having multiple options to cast ballots before the date.