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Voting Booth Election Vote Detroit Polling Place 8.8.17-jn
  • Created Equal
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Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout

Sasha Bacon November 13, 2024

Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...

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A wall with a vote mural in Detroit.
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  • The Metro
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The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Dorothy Jones November 4, 2024

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...

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Abortion rights supporters hold signs at a demonstration
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Reproductive rights still drive Michigan voter turnout, advocates say

Amanda LeClaire November 4, 2024

Reproductive rights remain a key issue for Michigan voters in this year’s midterm election, according to Planned Parenthood officials. Despite...

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Absentee voters
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Created Equal: How early voting affects voter turnout and election distrust

Sasha Bacon October 31, 2024

Michigan is among 47 states in the U.S. that have early in-person voting this presidential election. More than 500,000 people...

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FILE - Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Oct. 18, 2023, near the Capitol in Washington.
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Michigan’s 12th Congressional District could impact voter margins in presidential race

Bre'Anna Tinsley October 30, 2024

Michigan is anticipated to play a critical role in the upcoming presidential election, and the state’s 12th Congressional District could...

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More than 480 designs were submitted to Michigan's first ever "I Voted" sticker design contest, which launched in May of this year.
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Winners revealed in Michigan’s first ever ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

Jenny Sherman September 5, 2024

Those planning to vote in-person during the general election this fall may be presented with a unique variety of "I...

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A wall with a vote mural in Detroit.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?

John Filbrandt August 30, 2024

Like everyone else who is eligible to vote, young people matter in politics. But the difference between young people and...

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Michigan Supreme Court
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Worker groups say minimum wage proposal could drive voter turnout

Rick Pluta June 5, 2024

Business and worker groups are waiting on a Michigan Supreme Court decision due by the end of the month. The...

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