Blog tagged as Elections

Election Confidence Increases With Basic Education, New Poll Reports

10/11/24 12:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Election Confidence Increases With Basic Education, New Poll Reports
Michigan voter confidence in elections substantially increased when participants were told of 12 election practices that are already in law or in widespread use in Michigan, according to an 800-Michigan voter survey released Thursday by the Democracy Defense Project.

Trump: Whole Country Would 'End Up Like Detroit' Under Harris

10/11/24 12:14 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Trump: Whole Country Would 'End Up Like Detroit' Under Harris
Former President Donald Trump told the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday that seeing the auto industry being abused inspired his 2016 run for president.

Republicans Change Tune On Early In-Person Voting

10/10/24 02:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Republicans Change Tune On Early In-Person Voting
The Michigan Republican Party and Trump campaign are encouraging voters to use absentee ballots and early in-person voting to help former President Donald Trump win Michigan, as evidenced by a flier paid for by the party.

Gov Votes Absentee, Takes Questions On Walz, MSU Trustees, Road Funding, Minimum Wage, More

10/09/24 05:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gov Votes Absentee, Takes Questions On Walz, MSU Trustees, Road Funding, Minimum Wage, More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer slipped her absentee ballot Tuesday into a drop box outside Lansing City Hall this afternoon, and conceded to the gathered media that she did not vote for a Republican on the ballot this election.

Rank MI Vote Wants SOS, Clerks' Input Before Starting Signature Gathering Process

10/08/24 02:05 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Rank MI Vote Wants SOS, Clerks' Input Before Starting Signature Gathering Process
he group wanting to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan won't start collecting signatures for a ballot initiative until they receive input from local clerks and the Secretary of State. However, not getting the election officials' blessing isn't a dealbreaker.