Voters in Michigan made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the American electorate. AP VoteCast found that 38% of Michigan voters said the U.S. is on the right track and 61% of voters said it is headed in the wrong direction. AP VoteCast data for Michigan: pic.twitter.com/qR8OJncUDo — Dave Bartkowiak Jr. (@DaveBartko) November 3, 2020FACING THE PANDEMICThe coronavirus pandemic has spread through the U.S. for roughly eight months, killing more than 230,000 Americans. Overall, 17% of voters said the virus in the U.S. is completely or mostly under control, and 29% said it’s somewhat under control. ON THE ISSUESThe coronavirus pandemic was top of mind for many voters in Michigan.

Decision expected today on whether to close Michigan state parksPublished: May 6, 2020, 8:07 amNicer whether led many Michiganders outside this past weekend, crowding some parks such as the state park at Belle Isle in Detroit.