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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.

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.
Why Dearborn election misinformation texts alarm voting rights experts
On the eve of Election Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took to Twitter and Facebook to warn Dearborn voters
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
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
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Voted absentee in Detroit? It’s time to track your ballot
Give yourself peace of mind by tracking your absentee ballot, and learn how to spoil your ballot if there are
Have COVID-19 symptoms? Don’t go to the polls — but you can still vote
If you're sick or may have been exposed to COVID-19 and planned to vote in-person, request an emergency ballot instead.
How accessible is voting in Detroit?
"The architecture in Detroit is very old, and a lot of polling locations are set up in this old architecture