Five things to watch in the Michigan presidential primary, including crossover voters, protest votes and turnout projections that could shape the race for Donald Trump, Joe Biden and others.
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Michigan 2024 primary: 934K absentee ballots cast, 78K in-person early votes
The presidential primary is Tuesday but many have already voted because of laws widening access to the ballot.
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Michigan primary 2024: What to know about Election Day
Michiganders head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a presidential nominee. You can still register to vote for Joe Biden, Donald Trump or other candidates in the Democratic or Republican primaries.
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Haley makes 11th-hour plea to Michigan GOP voters ahead of Tuesday primary
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was in Troy on Sunday making the case why Republicans should vote for her in Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary election.
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Will uncommitted Michigan votes send message to Biden? It may take a lot
Organizers push protest votes in Tuesday’s primary over Biden’s stance on Gaza. In years past, uncommitted votes have reached as high as 500,000.
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In northern Michigan, voters admit qualms about Trump, still will vote for him
Michigan could determine the presidency this fall. Trump supporters acknowledge some fatigue, but say he’s right on issues like the border and the economy.
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Biden strains to reach young Michigan voters: ‘He’s too old’
Joe Biden dominated young voters in 2020. But Michigan polls suggest he may struggle to do so again this fall.
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In Michigan GOP court fight, Karamo loses first round
A Kent County judge on Tuesday rejected Kristina Karamo’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to force her out of the Michigan Republican Party chair post, which she has so far refused to relinquish.
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Trump rallies supporters: ‘If we win Michigan, we win the election’
Donald Trump held a ‘get out the vote’ rally in Waterford Township on Saturday, noting Michigan’s importance as a swing state in this election.
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Early voting a ‘significant new option’ for voters, ‘significant challenge’ for clerks
Starting Saturday, Michigan voters will have the option to vote early for the Feb. 27 primary election. That’s in addition to a host of other changes to the state’s election process, and it’s been a big adjustment for many local clerks.