detroit elections 2020

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.

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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

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

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…

4 years ago

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…

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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…

4 years ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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Your guide to Detroit’s School Board candidates

We’ve got three open slots for the Detroit school board this election season—and 14 candidates. How to decide? Detour did…

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