Long lines were reported in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and East Lansing. State officials report few problems beyond early-morning hiccup in Detroit.
2022 Michigan election
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Michigan Legislature is up for grabs: These are races to watch on Election Day
Republicans control both chambers in the Legislature. Democrats have a shot at gaining the Senate for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Judge: Kristina Karamo lacks ‘shred of evidence’ to block Detroit ballots
The secretary of state candidate sought to reject all absentee ballots in Detroit because of how it counts ballots. The judge calls the effort ‘intolerable.’
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How and where to vote in Michigan on Election Day
Here is how to find candidate information, an outline of Michigan voting regulations for the polls and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Seven races to watch on what could be a long Election Day in Michigan
Why turnout, absentee votes and redistricting could influence who becomes governor, represents Michigan in Congress and controls the Legislature.
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Why LGBTQ books may imperil west Michigan library: ‘This isn’t New York’
The Patmos Library in Ottawa County is trying again Tuesday with a tax request to keep the doors open. Residents though are still upset that some books remain on shelves.
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Michigan election: What to know about poll challengers, ID, canvassers, more
There’s a long road between casting ballots and certifying results. Here’s a guide to what happens from when polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday to when results are certified weeks later.
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Who is voting absentee so far in Michigan? Older Democrats, records show
Data suggests 61 percent of returned ballots so far come from those who have voted Democratic in the past. Republicans are more likely to vote in-person, however, so the tide could turn.
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Michigan Election Night: Why candidates leading live results don’t always win
Absentee voting has changed expectations dramatically about when results come in. Here’s what you need to know.
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Tudor Dixon draws big crowds, energy in uphill push for Michigan governor
Experts say the Republican is peaking at the right time, but started slow. Can her message of parental choice, fighting crime and cutting regulations close the gap?