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Elections Ballots being prepared for early voters. Photo courtesy Taylor City Clerk Cindy Bower.
Elections A Tidal Wave of Ballots: More Than 2.5 Million Michiganders Have Already Voted in the 2020 Election

Before the sun rises on Election Day, Michigan will already be halfway past the total votes cast in 2016.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 2, 2020 10:57 am EST
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Voting Why You Really Need to Use Michigan’s Ballot Drop Boxes Right Now

A last-minute court ruling reversed Michigan's ballot deadline extension. That means absentee ballots should be mailed by Oct. 19 to be counted on Election Day.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 19, 2020 12:31 pm EDT
Voting Whether you're walking your ballot to an approved drop box, into your local clerks office, or taking advantage of other options, Michigan voters can cast their ballots safely and securely.
Voting Michigan Republicans Seek to Reverse Decisions About Counting Absentee Ballots

An earlier decision that allowed any ballot postmarked before election day is being challenged by local, state and national Republicans.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 8, 2020 2:27 pm EDT
Voting FILE - In this June 9, 2020, file photo, election workers process mail-in ballots during a nearly all-mail primary election (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Voting Michigan Senate Approves Early Processing of Ballots—Here’s What That Means for You

Local and county clerks are cheering on the ballots processing decision, saying it's "desperately needed" for November.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 18, 2020 2:23 pm EDT
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Breaking Michigan Ballots Will Be Counted for Two Weeks After the Election

Considering postal delays and the pandemic, Michigan will count ballots for two weeks after Election Day.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 18, 2020 1:09 pm EDT

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Graphic by Denzel Boyd Coronavirus Michigan’s Daily Data: Where COVID Cases, Deaths, Recoveries, Vaccinations Stand Today
In this Friday, June 26, 2020 photo, U.S. District Judge Laurie Michelson, left, administers the Oath of Citizenship to Hala Baqtar during a drive-thru naturalization service in a parking structure at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services headquarters on Detroit's east side. The ceremony is a way to continue working as the federal courthouse is shut down due to Coronavirus. The U.S. has resumed swearing in new citizens but the oath ceremonies aren't the same because of COVID-19 and a budget crisis at the citizenship agency threatens to stall them again. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Immigration Biden’s Immigration Reforms Hit Home in Michigan, but the Work Isn’t Done
A finished clean room with stacked chairs in the science room at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School building in Boston's Mattapan, which were being cleaned for the reopening of school on July 9, 2020. Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Education Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
college-pandemic-Cropped Education Michigan Reconnect Strives to Build Economic Power With Free Community College
Michigan Life Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield) spoke to The 'Gander about experience, integrity, and one of America's oldest institutions.
Michigan Life After 30 Years Working for the Postal Service, Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Knows How to Fight for It

The Detroit native's district has lost five valuable sorting machines already, each capable of processing 37,000 pieces of mail an hour.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain September 14, 2020 4:06 pm EDT
Voting Ballot counts in Detroit are not matching poll records. SOS Benson will investigate to ensure the same problems don't arise in November. Photo by Franz Knight.
Voting These 4 Lawsuits Could Change Everything for Michigan’s November Election

Lawsuits are seeking to change a wide range of election practices before November. We have a breakdown of the top four.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 4, 2020 5:30 pm EDT