Blog tagged as Elections

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.

52% of Michigan Residents Think Presidential Candidates Over 75 Are Too Old

10/04/24 11:11 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
52% of Michigan Residents Think Presidential Candidates Over 75 Are Too Old
More than half of Michigan residents believe candidates aged 75 or older are too old to run for president, according to a recent survey conducted by Mitchell Research for MIRS.

County Most Likely To Predict Winner In Michigan

10/03/24 11:23 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
County Most Likely To Predict Winner In Michigan
Only three Michigan counties voted for the last two winning presidential candidates -- Democrat Joe Biden in 2020 and Republican Donald Trump in 2016.