The race for secretary of state became a referendum on the 2020 presidential election, which the incumbent Democrat Benson oversaw.
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Michigan Congress: Hillary Scholten, Elissa Slotkin win; Dan Kildee, John James lead
In early results, it remains uncertain which party will control Michigan’s congressional delegation.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins another four years over Tudor Dixon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.
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Michigan Proposal 3 abortion rights supporters declare victory
With nearly 85 percent of the statewide vote in, support for Proposal 3, which would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, led 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel defeats Trump pick Matthew DePerno
Democratic AG Dana Nessel prevailed Tuesday over a Republican nominee who threatened to prosecute her and other statewide Democratic leaders if elected.
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How to vote in Detroit on Election Day 2022
Detroiters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot.
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Judge: Kristina Karamo lacks ‘shred of evidence’ to block Detroit ballots
The secretary of state candidate sought to reject all absentee ballots in Detroit because of how it counts ballots. The judge calls the effort ‘intolerable.’
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What could improve Detroit turnout? Candidates who support reparations
Detroiters motivated to support candidates who favor reparations show the impact of racial justice in voting, U-M study finds.
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One Detroit – Beyond the Ballot Box: A One Detroit Election Special with the Detroit Free Press
One Detroit and reporters from the Detroit Free Press have teamed up for a special one-hour episode dedicated to demystifying our state’s election process.
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Detroit predicting lower voter turnout than 2018 midterm
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey expects 28% to 33% of all registered voters will cast a ballot on Nov. 8.