The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states.
2024 U.S. presidential election
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Most Michiganders voted early or absentee in 2024. See how your county cast ballots
Absentee and early voting accounted for 6 out of every 10 ballots cast in Michigan’s presidential election, according to new data. Donald Trump, who won the state, did especially well in counties with more in-person voting.
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Michigan ranked No. 3 for 2024 election turnout. Did early voting help?
Michigan voters turned out in 2024. SOS Jocelyn Benson credits new election laws and education campaigns. Experts have other theories: ‘Battleground voters love to bask in attention.’
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Michigan is evolving politically: Maps show how Trump won, state is changing
Michigan is a tossup state for a reason. New precinct-level data from the 2024 election shows that, while voting preferences in many areas are entrenched, there are pockets of political disagreement.
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Early voting was a hit in Michigan. Here's who used the new in-person option
More than 1 in 5 Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person in November. State data shows the new option was especially popular with older voters, but they weren’t alone.
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100 promises Donald Trump made to Michigan
Donald Trump made dozens of specific promises to Michigan during campaign stops last year. Some changes, he said, will happen “immediately.”
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Fact check: Trump promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Now comes the hard part
Trump made dozens of promises during 21 campaign stops in Michigan, from lowering taxes to bringing back all auto jobs. We’ve chronicled them all and gauged what it would take to accomplish his goals.
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Meet the one Michigan county that predicted Trump’s rise, fall and return
Saginaw is the only Michigan county to vote for every presidential winner since 2008, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden — and Trump again. Local experts explain why.
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It’s official: Donald Trump wins Michigan Electoral College vote
Michigan awards its 15 Electoral College votes to President-elect Donald Trump — with fanfare and without incident.
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That’s a wrap: Michigan election certified without protest after Trump win
The Board of State Canvassers was drama-free on Friday, unlike in 2020. In a few tight downballot races, candidates may still seek recounts until 11 a.m. Monday.