Detroit Elections

Detour is producing stories for the 2020 presidential election that help readers vote effectively, safely and confidently, involving you in the process to make sure we’re serving your information needs and delivering you community-driven journalism, resources and context that breaks out of the daily news cycle. We’ll break down what’s on your 2020 elections ballot, explain the ins-and-outs of voting from home, track key news from local races and monitor voting issues in the Detroit area — from absentee ballot delivery to polling place changes. Our coverage will continue to be guided by you. We’ll answer your questions about voting, candidates and ballot proposals, and we will focus on the issues you’ve said matter most to you. Read more about our election coverage plan here.

Track results with us here, and follow our live updates for essential news about the election and what happens after the polls close for the city and state.

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 frustrations.

Observations from a Detroit poll challenger

Op-ed: Volunteering at the polls restored a good deal of my faith in the integrity of our elections. That’s not to say there weren’t any issues — they just all got resolved.

Photo of Detroit ballot drop box. Detroiters deserve scrutiny of election problems

What is Detroit owed for this election?

Op-ed: Detroiters deserve thorough scrutiny of how the election went -- both the good and bad.

At TCF Center and across Metro Detroit, poll workers spent grueling hours counting every vote

Inside TCF Center, in the eye of the storm, Detroit’s poll workers meticulously checked thousands of ballots to ensure every vote was counted for the 2020 election.

Proposal N passes, clearing way for Detroit’s continued blight fight

Proposal N, better known as the Detroit blight bond, was passed by voters and will allow the city to issue $250 million in bonds to address 14,000 blighted homes.

Gary Peters wins Michigan Senate race

The democratic incumbent, who was up against Republican challenger John James, will return to the Senate to serve his second six-year term.

The GOP’s Detroit election challenger strategy is ‘unprecedented,’ experts say

GOP poll challengers gather outside of TCF center in Detroit, chanting, “stop the vote” as Trump filed suit to halt the count.

Joe Biden wins Michigan, a key swing state victory

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won Michigan, flipping blue after the state elected President Donald Trump in 2016.

What we know about Detroit election results so far

Here are the results from the Detroit election this year, from the local school board to the President.

Everything to know about voting in person in Detroit this Election Day

From registering to vote on Election Day to how election workers are keeping safe, we've got you covered.

Imagínese si no pudiera leer esto (Imagine if you couldn’t read this)

Election misinformation flourishes when voters don’t speak English and can’t access quality information. As journalists, we must reach people where they are.

Detroit Election Week liveblog: Your destination for results and updates

Breaking down the most essential things to know about Election Week in Detroit and Michigan, with live updates, results and more.

« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »