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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.

August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks
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Ask Planet Detroit: What’s up with multi-family recycling in Detroit?
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Ask Planet Detroit: How do we regulate air quality in Detroit?
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Writers are encouraged to submit pitches by July 24 for a series in collaboration with the Detroit Equity Action Lab.
The Detroit primaries are August 4. Here’s what you need to know.
The Detroit primaries are August 4, and we want to make sure you're registered and ready to exercise your right
Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor
By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Protections to prevent water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic are being extended to
Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources
In light of the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the city of Detroit announced Tuesday that it would open
Highland Park City Council unanimously approves COVID-19 ‘Just Recovery Task Force’
Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force.  “This task force is about
Michigan has a plan to prevent thousands of evictions — rent relief for landlords
With some 75,000 eviction cases pending, housing advocates worry the funding is just a drop in the bucket of what's
Clinton River named state-designated state water trail
by Lauren Karmo Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be able to enjoy the Clinton River as a newly