michigan elections

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
Amid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errorsAmid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errors

Amid Michigan’s record-breaking turnout, less than .5% of absentee ballots were rejected for easily avoided errors

Amid Michigan’s record-breaking November turnout, there was a smaller share of rejected absentee ballots than in the primary.

4 years ago
Michigan election results certified by Board of State CanvassersMichigan election results certified by Board of State Canvassers

Michigan election results certified by Board of State Canvassers

With their certification of Michigan's election results, the Board of State Canvassers continues a decades-long bipartisan tradition.

4 years ago
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…

4 years ago
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.

4 years ago
Flood of mail-in ballots could slow vote counting for Michigan primaryFlood of mail-in ballots could slow vote counting for Michigan primary

Flood of mail-in ballots could slow vote counting for Michigan primary

A sharp increase in the number of people voting by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic could slow the counting…

5 years ago
August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerksAugust primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks

August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks

With COVID-19 concerns and an unprecedented volume of absentee voters, this year's election is unlike any other.

5 years ago