Blog tagged as Elections

No Charging Decision On DePerno, Election Equipment Tampering Coming Before Mid-terms

11/05/22 05:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
No Charging Decision On DePerno, Election Equipment Tampering Coming Before Mid-terms
A decision on whether anyone, including Attorney General candidate Matthew DePerno, will face charges in a voting equipment tampering investigation will not come before Tuesday's midterms.

10,000-20,000 New, Young Women Voters Expected Based On AV Ballots

11/04/22 02:28 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
10,000-20,000 New, Young Women Voters Expected Based On AV Ballots
The number of women 35 years old and younger who applied for absentee ballots through Oct. 31 has nearly tripled since Michigan's last midterm election

MDP: Dixon Can't Use $5,000 In Campaign Cash On Clothing

11/04/22 01:19 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDP: Dixon Can't Use $5,000 In Campaign Cash On Clothing
The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) filed a campaign finance complaint today against Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon

Michigan's Own 'Dewey Beats Truman' Headlined Historic 1950 Election

11/04/22 10:48 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan's Own 'Dewey Beats Truman' Headlined Historic 1950 Election
The Detroit Free Press made this its lead headline on Thursday, Nov. 9, 1950, after unofficial election results had former Republican Gov. Harry F. Kelly making then-Democratic Gov. G. Mennen Williams a one-term governor.

Turnout Projected At 4 Million, Detroit Turnout Range 28%-33%

11/04/22 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Turnout Projected At 4 Million, Detroit Turnout Range 28%-33%
Although Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is anticipating Michigan to have one of its highest turnouts for a midterm election, participation in its largest city, Detroit, could be as low as 28%, according to projections.