2020 U.S. presidential election

Michigan once again could decide the presidency, and Democratic Vice President Joe Biden is ahead in the votes. But Trump and his supporters filed suit, caused disruptions in Detroit and challenged the process.

President Donald Trump did better in northern Michigan and many areas than he did in 2016, while Democrat Joe Biden banks on late counts from suburbs and Wayne County.

Michigan officials have warned for weeks that it could take several days to fully count absentee ballots. Other states allow earlier processing, but Michigan Republicans have blocked efforts for earlier counts, citing fraud fears.

Republican President Trump is growing his margins in rural Michigan while Democratic challenger Joe Biden is running up the score in areas like Oakland County as clerks across the state continue to count ballots. 

Michigan approaches a record turnout, from heavily Democratic Detroit to small townships that went big for President Donald Trump. Statewide, clerks reported few incidents.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warns final results of the general election may take until Friday to count. 

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.

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.

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.

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.