El-Sayed secures Michigan Senate seat as Democrats gain majority in U.S. Senate

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Mike Rogers in a closely followed contest that has helped to cement the Democratic party’s majority in the U.S.…

Democrats take control of state government in Michigan

ESCANABA — Democratic candidates have landed a decisive victory in the state of Michigan. Democratic leadership has gained control of…

Local millage proposals pass

ESCANABA — Delta County voters made their voices heard Tuesday, approving two area millage proposals: the Escanaba Area Public Schools…

Bergman wins sixth term

ESCANABA — Upon receiving 53.1 percent of votes cast across the region, Republican Jack Bergman will continue to hold his…

Area judicial races decided in Delta, Menominee and Schoolcraft counties

ESCANABA — While there were several judicial elections in the area Tuesday, only some were contested — including the race…

Communities vote on road commissioners

ESCANABA — Area voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide several local races, including road commissioner positions in three…

Local Sports

Great Lakes Eight releases All-Conference teams

ESCANABA — The Great Lakes Eight East Conference has released its All-Conference teams for…

Today’s games Great Lakes District B tournament Bay College vs. Marian University-Plymouth at Grand Rapids C.C.,…

Prep Schedule Nov. 5

ESCANABA – The Escanaba Motor Speedway held its annual banquet on Oct. 24 where they crowned…

Escanaba Speedway crowns champions

Eskymo hockey ready for 2026-27 season

Obituaries

Dennis P. Strahl

RAPID RIVER — Dennis P. Strahl, age 74, of Rapid River, MI (Stonington) died Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at his home in Stonington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

WILSON — Renee Ann “Nea Nea” Wandahsega, 49, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, November 3,…

Renee Ann Wandahsega

ESCANABA — Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at…

Ruth E. Chouinard

Ann M. Monville

Community

Note on election results

It should be noted that all election results reported by the Daily Press are considered unofficial until certified by the boards of canvassers.

Honor Flight receives support from Taylor, Lord & Hughes

Senate Winner: Abdul El-Sayed (D) – 52.5% (AP) Other: Mike Rogers (R) – 45.5% (AP) Michigan…

Election update: Abdul wins, Bergman retains seat

ESCANABA — The regional chain, Shoe Sensation, is hosting its 11th annual “Socks for Troops” fundraiser…

Shoe Sensation sock donation

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