This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, US Senate, the US House and state House.
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Divided Michigan voters flock to the polls. Here are their voices
Turnout could set a record. From fears about immigration and the economy to of World War III and the future of democracy, anxiety ruled the day.
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Polls open for Michigan election. Where to vote, register
Everything you need to know before heading to the polls to cast your vote in Michigan’s Nov. 5 general election.
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New Michigan election rules aim to protect poll workers, streamline certification
Early voting, expanded absentee ballot options and other changes are in full effect for Michigan’s 2024 elections.
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Opinion | Arab American voters might fare better with ranked choice voting
An agonizing decision would be made easier with the option that allows voters to rank their choices, rather than simply vote for one. It works in Maine and Alaska and would work in Michigan too.
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You voted, now what? What happens to ballots in Michigan
The journey of a Michigan voter’s ballot doesn’t end when it’s cast. Here’s a crash course on how election officials handle ballots before, during and after Election Day to maintain election security and keep things organized.
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Debunking Michigan election misinformation: Late results, voting machines, more
Don’t fall for misinformation about the state’s elections. Here are the facts.
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Why Michigan election results won't be immediate. And why it’s not a conspiracy
Why are some areas like Oakland County so fast to post election results, while neighbors in Wayne and Macomb counties are so much slower? We have answers.
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Noncitizen facing felony charges after casting ballot in Michigan election
Experts caution that noncitizen voting is generally rare. State officials vow to take any cases seriously.
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Michigan strips UP clerk of election duty over planned hand count
An Upper Peninsula clerk and his deputy will no longer oversee Rock River Township’s Nov. 5 elections after officials say they planned to break the law.