What happens after voters drop an absentee ballot into a drop box? A look at the painstaking verification and counting process that could delay results 24 hours after polls close.
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Michigan absentee voting surges in GOP-leaning counties, slower in Detroit
The Nov. 8 election is two weeks away. The latest numbers may show absentee voting is gaining in popularity among Republicans — and cause some concern for Democrats.
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As Michigan election nears, some apprehension over strife at polls
Will more poll observers and challengers increase trust in the election process, or foster conflict? Michigan is about to find out.
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Jocelyn Benson: ‘We’ve delivered on our promises.’ Republicans aren’t so sure.
The Democrat’s first term as Michigan secretary of state has been defined by the pandemic and debunked claims of voter fraud.
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Michigan court scuttles new election challenger rules. Benson to appeal
Republicans cheer judge’s order that invalidates rules that would have banned cell phone use by election challengers and added a host of other restrictions.
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Michigan warns absentee ballots deluge may delay Nov. 8 election results
Once again, the most absentee votes are in Democratic-leaning counties. All told, more than 1.7 million voters have requested them so far.
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Kristina Karamo: Trump favorite. God-fearing single mom. Threat to democracy?
The Republican makes no apologies. How a single mom parlayed debunked election claims to become the Republican nominee for secretary of state of Michigan.
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Proposal 2: Michigan clerks ‘nervous’ about funding 9 days of early voting
Election officials say there’s a lot to like about the ballot measure, but it leaves out key details, including who will pay to accommodate early voting.
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Opinion | Hey Michigan, here’s how to counter misinformation this election
Let’s show the nation that Michiganders aren’t easily fooled by pushing back against misinformation this voting cycle.
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Michigan lawmakers reach deal on letting clerks pre-process absentee ballots
Michigan lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on legislation amending the state’s election process, including allowing clerks additional time to pre-process absentee ballots.