Maggie McMillin

Maggie McMillin

Maggie McMillin is an Elections SOS fellow with Detour Detroit.
How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountableHow to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable

How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable

Whether tuning in to meetings, checking representatives’ social media or writing letters, here’s a guide to staying engaged in Detroit…

4 years ago
What Eastpointe’s historic use of ranked-choice voting means for Black voters’ rightsWhat Eastpointe’s historic use of ranked-choice voting means for Black voters’ rights

What Eastpointe’s historic use of ranked-choice voting means for Black voters’ rights

Ranked-choice voting involves ranking candidates from most to least preferred and gives voters input even if their first-choice candidate is…

4 years ago
We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.

We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.

Voting issues reported to an election hotline in Michigan included confusion over voter ID requirements and absentee voting.

4 years ago
Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.

Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.

Chandra Baker described her experience running for judge of Michigan’s 3rd Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit bluntly. “Many people did…

4 years ago
Amid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errorsAmid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errors

Amid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errors

Amid Michigan’s record-breaking November turnout, there was a smaller share of rejected absentee ballots than in the primary.

4 years ago
Putting Detroit’s vote count errors in contextPutting Detroit’s vote count errors in context

Putting Detroit’s vote count errors in context

Yes, 70% of Detroit’s absentee voter counting boards were out of balance -- but what does that really mean?

4 years ago
Michigan election results certified by Board of State CanvassersMichigan election results certified by Board of State Canvassers

Michigan election results certified by Board of State Canvassers

With their certification of Michigan's election results, the Board of State Canvassers continues a decades-long bipartisan tradition.

4 years ago
Wayne County canvassers certify election results, reversing earlier deadlockWayne County canvassers certify election results, reversing earlier deadlock

Wayne County canvassers certify election results, reversing earlier deadlock

The Wayne County Board of Canvassers certified the election results and called for an audit of out-of-balance precincts after an…

4 years ago
Everything to know about Michigan canvassing and how election results are certifiedEverything to know about Michigan canvassing and how election results are certified

Everything to know about Michigan canvassing and how election results are certified

Michigan is now in the canvassing stage of the post-election process. The unofficial count is in, and county canvassing boards…

4 years ago
Michigan made it easier than ever for non-English-speakers to vote this year. But the work’s not done.Michigan made it easier than ever for non-English-speakers to vote this year. But the work’s not done.

Michigan made it easier than ever for non-English-speakers to vote this year. But the work’s not done.

The state offered election information in nine languages this year. For voters, that meant new resources -- and some continued…

4 years ago