Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.

Democrats are hopeful their party's road to recovery lies in the price of eggs.

Michigan may play a decisive role in a presidential election for the third consecutive time.

After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.