Metro Detroit clerks report strong turnout ahead of primary election

High voter turnout in Michigan primary fueled by certain races, early and absentee voting, officials say

Early and absentee voting accounted for well over half of the ballots in several Southeast Michigan counties, officials say.

Detroit election officials report smooth primary process, more than 55K absentee ballots processed

Detroit election officials reported a smooth voting process Tuesday during the gubernatorial primary, with all polling locations opening on time and no major issues preventing voters from casting ballots.

It's Election Day, Detroit. Here's what to know. - BridgeDetroit

It’s Election Day in Detroit and your final chance to have a say in school and transit proposals and narrow the field of contenders for governor, Congress and the state Legislature. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. City Clerk Janice Winfrey has said that she expects a 20% turnout for the Aug. 4 midterms and encouraged Detroiters to get out and vote, stressing that the election is safe and secure.  City faith-based groups urged Det…

Michigan primary election today: Detroit clerk talks DOJ observers, voter turnout

The Detroit clerk said that she expects between 25,000 and 40,000 voters to go to the polls in the city today. But her office is hopeful to get 50,000 total.

Clerks See Strong Early Voting Participation Ahead of Michigan Primary

Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT ~ As Michigan voters headed to the polls Tuesday, local election officials reported increased participation in early voting while reminding residents about ballot rules and the safeguards in place to ensure accurate election results. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini said early voting participation has grown significantly compared with the first election cycle in which the option was available sta…

Metro Detroit clerks report strong turnout ahead of primary election

Voters turned out in full force across metro Detroit for early voting, and now, we’re getting more insight into what’s happening along with what clerks are experiencing ahead of Election Day.