More than a half-million ballots were rejected in the U.S. primary elections this year. Don’t let this happen to you on Nov. 4.
2020 U.S. presidential election
Posted inMichigan Government
Crush of poll watchers expected at Michigan election raises intimidation fears
Thousands of poll watchers and challengers are expected at the Nov. 3 election, and some fear trouble. Here’s what’s legal and what isn’t, and what to expect.
Posted inMichigan Government
As evictions loom, Michigan areas to vote on affordable housing millages
By one estimate, more than 300,000 Michigan households may be vulnerable to eviction due to economic hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. In places like Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo County, high rental rates and a dearth of affordable housing fuel millage proposals intended to ease the strain.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Militias, Trump, civil war fears prompt gun sales spike for Black Michiganders
Gun sales are skyrocketing this year, and African Americans are leading the way. Fears of civil unrest after the election play no small part in the cause. ‘Every African American should be on alert,’ one resident says.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Prep for the election by watching Bridge’s October Lunch Break discussion
If you missed Thursday’s Zoom discussion with two Michigan county clerks on the ins and outs of the November election, watch the recording.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Have questions about the election? Bring them to our next Lunch Break.
Bridge Capitol reporters Riley Beggin and Jonathan Oosting moderate an online Lunch Break discussion with county and municipal clerks about the ins and outs of the November 3 election. Bridge readers are invited to bring your election-related questions and join the conversation.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact Squad | Trump gets a lot wrong in Twitter beef with Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Michigan never closed churches and schools are open, contrary to President Trump’s tweet to Whitmer on Wednesday. But Trump didn’t get everything wrong: Auto manufacturers are expanding.
Posted inMichigan Government
Signature errors ruin thousands of Michigan ballots. Don’t be that voter.
A sloppy signature, forging the names of family members, or failing to sign a ballot envelope: There are many ways to ensure your November vote won’t count. Here’s what clerks are searching for, and why you might want to leave your phone number, too.
Posted inMichigan Government
In west Michigan, is Trump endangering a Republican congressional seat?
Lagging statewide polls and concerns over the future of health care may boost a Democratic upstart in her battle against Meijer scion Peter Meijer.
Posted inMichigan Government
Absentee ballot drop boxes boom in Michigan, despite controversy elsewhere
As Texas and Ohio limit absentee drop-off boxes, they are multiplying in Michigan as clerks brace for a record number of mail-in votes for the Nov. 3 election. Clerks say they are safe and effective, despite protests from President Trump and some Republicans.