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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.

Canfield Consortium awarded $50,000 to ‘activate’ alley on Detroit’s east side
Detroit group Canfield Consortium was awarded the $50,000 grant to activate an east side alley with a rain garden, community
Reviving Lewis College of Business, Detroit’s shuttered historically Black college
Shoe designer D'Wayne Edwards plans to revive Lewis College of Business, founded by Violet T. Lewis in 1928, as Michigan's
What to do in Detroit this week: Red Wings home opener, Freep Marathon and a whole lot of great music
Here's what's going on in Detroit this week, from the Freep Marathon to the Red Wings home opener, music and
Is Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance living up to its promise?
Critics say the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance isn't living up to its promise to give residents a voice in neighborhood
In Islandview, older residents living in crumbling homes look for lifeboats
Many older residents in Detroit's Islandview neighborhood, currently experiencing an influx of investment, have endured living in crumbling homes year
What to do in Detroit this week: Zoo Boo, HarvestFest, spooky movies and more
Here are the events and things to do in Detroit this week we're most looking forward to.
There’s a renewed effort to curb noxious fumes from idling school buses and trucks
Detroit has an anti-idling law on the books -- but police haven't written a single ticket.
What to do in Detroit this week: Biketober, Cocktail Classic, Banana Fest and more
Here are the events and things to do in Detroit this week we're most looking forward to.
No clear path forward to compensate Detroit homeowners overtaxed by $600 million
Tens of thousands of overtaxed Detroit homeowners -- many of whom lost their homes to foreclosure -- are left wondering
Many big cities restrict truck traffic routes for residents’ health and safety. Not Detroit — yet.
Southwest Detroit residents and City Councilwoman Raquel Castañeda-López are working to pass an ordinance to regulate truck traffic routes.