detroit elections 2020

We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.

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 won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.

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…

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Putting Detroit’s vote count errors in contextPutting Detroit’s vote count errors in context

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

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…

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Gary Peters wins Michigan Senate raceGary Peters wins Michigan Senate race

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

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…

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Joe Biden wins Michigan, a key swing state victoryJoe Biden wins Michigan, a key swing state victory

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 farWhat we know about Detroit election results so far

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

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 candidatesYour guide to Detroit’s School Board candidates

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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