detroit elections

Detroit voter guide: Proposal E would decriminalize ‘entheogenic plants’ like peyoteDetroit voter guide: Proposal E would decriminalize ‘entheogenic plants’ like peyote

Detroit voter guide: Proposal E would decriminalize ‘entheogenic plants’ like peyote

If voters approve Proposal E in the Nov. 2 election, Detroit would become the second Michigan city to decriminalize psychedelic…

3 years ago
Survey: What do you need to know about Detroit’s Aug. 3, 2021 primary election?Survey: What do you need to know about Detroit’s Aug. 3, 2021 primary election?

Survey: What do you need to know about Detroit’s Aug. 3, 2021 primary election?

Detroiters will cast ballots in a pivotal local election next month during the Aug. 3 primary. Take our survey: What…

3 years ago
How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountableHow to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable

How to stay engaged in Detroit politics — and keep officials accountable

Whether tuning in to meetings, checking representatives’ social media or writing letters, here’s a guide to staying engaged in Detroit…

4 years ago
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.

4 years ago
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…

4 years ago
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…

4 years ago
The NAACP’s unconventional approach to Black voter turnout, explainedThe NAACP’s unconventional approach to Black voter turnout, explained

The NAACP’s unconventional approach to Black voter turnout, explained

The NAACP's Black Voters Change Lives program aims to increase turnout in Detroit and other areas, relying on texts and…

4 years ago
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…

4 years ago
Detroit voter survey: Your voice mattersDetroit voter survey: Your voice matters

Detroit voter survey: Your voice matters

Detroiters' votes count -- and we want your help in developing our election coverage.

4 years ago
Detroit’s ballot tracker was meant to instill trust in voting by mail. For some voters, it did the oppositeDetroit’s ballot tracker was meant to instill trust in voting by mail. For some voters, it did the opposite

Detroit’s ballot tracker was meant to instill trust in voting by mail. For some voters, it did the opposite

Everything we know about BallotTrax, the Detroit ballot tracker that caused confusion for some voters who cast votes by mail.

4 years ago