Michigan approaches a record turnout, from heavily Democratic Detroit to small townships that went big for President Donald Trump. Statewide, clerks reported few incidents.
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Need election results? Refresh these links for Michigan state, county tallies
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warns final results of the general election may take until Friday to count.
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Michigan officials warn of ‘despicable’ robocalls in Flint to confuse voters
Officials sound alarms about calls reminding people to vote on Wednesday, a day after polls close. Turnout in the city is up, though, with few other problems reported.
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Down but not out, Trump caps campaign with massive Grand Rapids rally
President Donald Trump airs grievances and waxes nostalgic during a huge campaign stop in Michigan. “You’re so lucky I’ve agreed to be your president,” he tells supporters.
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Michigan voting 2020: What to know to cast ballots in-person on Election Day
Election Day is finally here. Here’s how to cast your vote in-person, what to do if you lost your absentee ballot and more.
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Michigan election week may be confusing. These tools can help decipher results
It may take until Friday to know who won the presidential election in Michigan. Bridge has tools showing results of past elections in 1,500 communities and 83 counties to give a sense of whether partial results will stand once absentee votes are counted.
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Democrats, GOP prep for legal battles over Michigan election
Republicans prepare to challenge any voting irregularities, while Democrats are ready to fight any litigation that seeks to stop valid votes from being counted in Michigan, where President Donald Trump won by 10,704 votes in 2016.
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In Michigan, some communities are banding together to count election results
A new law allows municipalities to join forces. Along with a new communication system used by a handful of cities, the innovation is one that could make for fewer headaches on Election Day.
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Four worries about Michigan election security. And two reasons to rest easy.
An unprecedented number in ballots over the mail, new workers and other problems could snag Michigan’s elections Tuesday. But the state is better equipped than others to prevent a meltdown, experts say.
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Michigan vote tally may take days, Benson warns. Others expect faster results.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says it could take until Friday to finalize state election results because of high turnout. Local clerks say they hope to have tallies by Wednesday morning.