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The first wave of a series of bills related to expanding voting rights in Michigan will soon be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Democrats in the Michigan State House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would ban guns within 100 feet of polling stations. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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A new state law has gone into effect that expands the types of locations that can be used to host elections. We get the details from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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Washtenaw County elections officials have completed its part of a partial statewide partial recount of Proposal 3 that appeared on the November ballot. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024. He has endorsed Derrick Jackson to replace him. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw County is one of three counties in the state of Michigan where votes cast by absentee ballots outnumbered those cast in person. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Poll workers and election officials across the country are concerned about their safety during election season. One in six election workers have experienced threats, according to a Brennan Center for Justice survey. While there have been no specific threats reported to law enforcement in Washtenaw County, WEMU’s Josh Hakala found out the sheriff’s department is prepared.
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Election Day is tomorrow, but there is still time to turn in your absentee ballot, register to vote, and make arrangements to get to the polls. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Voters casting ballots in person on Election Day, or by absentee, can vote using the straight party ticket option. WEMU’s Josh Hakala set out to clear up some confusion.
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Absentee ballots are now officially available at city and township clerk's offices across Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.