It was nearly impossible for Michigan clerks to process absentee ballots or register new voters during a brief period on primary Election Day. The state says it has fixed issues for Nov. 3.
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Michigan elections: Who’s running for attorney general, secretary of state?
Michigan voters will decide on Nov. 3 who they want as the next attorney general and secretary of state. These are the major candidates.
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What to know about voting in Michigan’s Nov. 3 election
Voting is well underway in Michigan, which will elect a new US senator, governor and other key positions. Here’s what to know about voting rules, top races and key issues.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers faces voter suppression claims over Detroit comments
GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested using off-duty police officers as poll watchers in Detroit. Democrats contend that would be voter intimidation.
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Fact check: Gilchrist, Forlini spar over election denialism in SOS debate
Secretary of state nominees Garlin Gilchrist and Anthony Forlini argued whether a software engineer or county clerk would be best positioned to run the Michigan Department of State.
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A top Michigan clerk is quitting. She can’t take the voting lies anymore
This year, Sue Hartman was singled out by peers for excellence. But the Republican clerk says trying to convince her mostly Republican neighbors that elections are fair has taken its toll.
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Full video: Anthony Forlini, Garlin Gilchrist debate in Michigan SOS race
Anthony Forlini and Garlin Gilchrist want to be Michigan’s next secretary of state. Watch full video of their debate.
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Where Michigan secretary of state hopefuls stand on big election issues
Garlin Gilchrist and Anthony Forlini weigh in on election transparency, the Trump administration and more.
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Jocelyn Benson’s record: Election fights, faster DMV visits, transparency flop
As she runs for governor, Jocelyn Benson’s record as secretary of state is in the spotlight. Here’s what she did, and whether she followed through on campaign promises.
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Fact check: Did Jocelyn Benson ‘ignore’ laws, lose election lawsuits?
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is criticizing Democrat Jocelyn Benson for losing election-related lawsuits as secretary of state. Here are the facts.
