But are Michigan voters required to wear face masks to the polls? The answer is no, Michigan voters are not required to wear face masks while voting in person for the General Election on November 3. Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail using an absent voter ballot. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for this year’s August and November elections. There is still time for Michigan voters to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3.

Michigan’s Secretary of State says more than 10,000 absentee ballots were rejected for Michigan’s primary election on Aug. 4. While the large majority of ballots were approved and counted, the state says approximately 10,600 ballots were rejected. According to Benson, just over 2.5 million Michigan voters participated in the Aug. 4 primary election, surpassing the state’s previous record of 2.2 million in the Aug. 2018 Primary Election. The previous record for absentee ballots cast in a Michigan election was 1.3 million in the 2016 Presidential Election. More: Michigan sees record voter turnout, absentee voting in Aug. 2020 Primary Election

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Brenda Hill ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent the 10th state senate district in Detroit and Redford. She lost in the Aug. 4 Primary, but she said something didnt seem right with the results and is calling for the Secretary of State to launch an investigation. Many absentee ballots ended up counted the day after the election and Hill is calling foul. Prior to election day, there was a lot of drama as the township clerk was ordered out of city hall because of alleged improprieties. RELATED: Michigan Primary Election 2020: How to track your ballot

According to Benson, just over 2.5 million Michigan voters participated in Tuesdays primary election, surpassing the states previous record of 2.2 million in the Aug. 2018 Primary Election. The previous record for absentee ballots casted in a Michigan election was 1.3 million in the 2016 Presidential Election. The increase in absentee voting in Michigan is partially due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but is also due to new voting rights. Voter participation in the May election had already surpassed participation in previous May elections before election day even arrived. Many Michigan ballots were delivered to local clerks offices after election day, though they were postmarked prior to election day.

Published: August 6, 2020, 9:17 am Updated: August 6, 2020, 11:16 am(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will hold a virtual press conference on Thursday to speak about the Primary Election. This live event has ended. NEW: Jocelyn Benson expects unofficial Michigan Primary Election results mid-day Wednesday

DETROIT – Businessman and former gubernatorial candidate, Shri Thanedar, has won the Democratic nomination for the Michigan State House in District 3. Thanedar ran for governor in 2018, finishing third in the state’s primary to Gretchen Whitmer and Abdul El-Sayed. Thanedar defeated a list of Democratic candidates in the 2020 Michigan Primary:District 3 covers a portion of Detroit that borders Oakland County and Macomb County. Michigan State House District 3 Map. (Michigan.Gov)

Election Day has turned into Election Week in Michigan with the surge in mail-in voting. While a handful of key races were actually called on Election Night on Tuesday, many races remain in limbo while clerks sort out the remainder of ballots. (UPDATE: Dave Coulter has been declared the winner)Oakland County ProsecutorKaren McDonald is leading incumbent Jessica Cooper in the Democratic primary election for Oakland County Prosecutor. (UPDATE: McDonald has been declared the winner)Primary Election Results by county:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election was Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election was Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will hold a virtual press conference on Tuesday night to speak about the Primary Election. This live event has ended. NEW: Jocelyn Benson expects unofficial Michigan Primary Election results mid-day Wednesday

Michigans primary election gave us a glimpse into what we may expect in November. The number of absentee voters in Michigan during the primary record breaking with more than 2 million all together. Some first-time absentee voters were a bit nervous voting this way, but with COVID-19 concerns raging, it seemed like a safer, easier option. READ: Election results for 2020 Michigan PrimaryClerks are not allowed to start opening absentee ballots until election day and the job of counting more than 2 million ballots could cause delays. Primary Election Results by county:

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

Voters who haven’t already voted by mail will head to local voting precincts to cast their votes in important local races across Southeast Michigan. Yes, Michigan has same-day voter registration. The Michigan Secretary of State Voter Information Center allows you to: Verify your Voter Registration OR Find your Polling Place. Do I need my voter registration card in order to vote in person? The Voter Identification Card is for your reference and is not required to vote.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for races below. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMichigan Primary Election Results 2020Primary Election Results by county:Find the list of races in Southeast Michigan below:Wayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Oakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Macomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. Because the Michigan Primary Election focuses on supporting local representatives, ballots will significantly vary from district to district and county to county. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below). A sample ballot for the Michigan primary election on August 4, 2020. ClickOnDetroit will compile Michigan election results.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for St. Clair County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. St. Clair County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for Monroe County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Monroe County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for Lenawee County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Lenawee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for Livingston County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Livingston County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results for Genesee County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Genesee County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results Lapeer County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Lapeer County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results Macomb County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsMacomb County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results Oakland County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsOakland County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results Wayne County races here. Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, reporting of results is expected to be slower than in previous elections. Related: Latest Election news, resultsWayne County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

All rights reserved)The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4, but many have already voted by mail, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Michigan voters can still vote in person on Tuesday, Aug. 4, but the state expanded mail-in voting to help curb any potential spread of COVID-19 at in-person polling places. The Michigan Secretary of State reports a huge influx in mail-in voting, with a delay in results expected. ClickOnDetroit will compile Michigan election results. November 3, 2020: General election

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4. You can find results Washtenaw County races here. More Ann Arbor Election News at All About Ann Arbor here. Washtenaw County races:County-wide races:Results by community:Michigan Primary Election Results 2020 Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

ANN ARBOR Erica Briggs (D) is running for the Ward 5 city council seat. Briggs grew up in Ann Arbor and returned to the city in 2000, and then again in 2009 after moving to Germany. I currently serve on the Ann Arbor Planning Commission and previously served on the Ann Arbor Energy Commission and in leadership positions on the boards of the Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition and League of Michigan Bicyclists. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Travis Radina (D) is running for the Ward 3 city council seat. He first moved to Ann Arbor in 2004 to study at the University of Michigan and then returned in 2014. Ann Arbor residents deserve better than factional bickering and name-calling from their elected officials. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Jack Eaton (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 4 city council seat. Voters tell me they want City Council to listen to them when making decisions. I believe it is the job of City staff and City Council to be responsive to the needs and preferences of city residents. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Jen Eyer (D) is running for the Ward 4 city council seat. She has served on various committees with United Way, the A2Y Chamber of Commerce, the Ann Arbor Art Center and Ann Arbor Public Schools. We are a progressive community, but many of the decisions by city council in the past two years havent reflected that. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR – Mozhgan Savabieasfahani (D) is running for the Ward 4 city council seat. An Ann Abror resident since 2001, she regularly demonstrated in front of Ann Arbor City Council on several issues before running for the Ward 4 seat. I am the only candidate to actually spell out my legislative agenda to deal with the issues facing Ann Arbor. For decades, Ann Arbor City Government has favored the well-being of private development over the needs of its working people. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews.

ANN ARBOR – The Aug. 4 primary is coming up so we’ve compiled a list of what you need to know. All city polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug.1 the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office will be open for in-person voter registration and absentee ballot requests. Related: Voting by mail in Aug. 4 Michigan Primary Election: What to knowPolling placesHere are the various polling places according to the City of Ann Arbor voting website. Related:Aug. 4 primary: Who’s running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw CountyHere’s what your ballot will look like for the 2020 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4

ANN ARBOR Jane Lumm (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 2 city council seat. Lumm previously served on City Council as a Republican from 1993 to 1998. It is also a very important time for Ann Arbor City government with several key issues and policy questions to be decided. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

DETROIT Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey will hold a news briefing at 11 a.m. Thursday to discuss election reparations, absentee voting and safety protocols for voting in person for the Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4. This live stream has ended. In-person voting will still be available for the 2020 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic -- however, all Michigan voters now have the option to vote by mail with an absentee ballot. Officials are encouraging Michigan voters to return absentee ballots in person instead of by mail as election day approaches.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said Wednesday that voters are encouraged to drop off their absent voter ballots in person as the Michigan Primary Election approaches on Aug. 4. As of 2018 Michigan voters now have the option to vote by mail for no reason using absentee ballots -- and a significant number of Michigan voters are choosing to do so amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ: Voting by mail in Aug. 4 Michigan Primary Election: What to knowAs the Aug. 4 election approaches, officials say it is a good idea to return Michigan absentee ballots in person rather than by mail. If you have not yet mailed in your completed Michigan Primary Election absentee ballot, you are encouraged to deliver it to your local clerks office on or before Aug. 4. In-person voting will still be available for the 2020 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4, even amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

This is after Benson’s office spent $4.5 million of federal funds to mail absentee ballot applications to all 7.7 million registered voters. A number of non-voting individuals, whether it be because they are deceased, moved out of state or some other reason, received absentee ballot applications from Benson’s office. Under election rules, the counting of absentee ballots can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day. Legislation that would allow clerks to start processing ballots the day before the election is stalled in the Michigan Legislature. About 5,000 Election Day workers have been recruited to bolster staff at polls.

LANSING, Mich. – The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is Aug. 4 -- and it’ll look very different from past elections. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will provide an update on what to expect for the Primary Election next week during a press conference on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Benson is advising voters with absentee ballots to mail them immediately or drop them off at their local drop box or clerk’s office as soon as possible. A list of ballot drop boxes is available online. “Voters should get their absentee ballots returned as quickly as possible,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

ANN ARBOR Lisa Disch (D) is running for the Ward 1 city council seat. Ann Arbor has been working its way through a transition from college town to small city for some time now. More importantly, however, it isnt just the scenery that makes Ann Arbor great, but the people. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Anne Bannister (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 1 city council seat. There has also been a lot of development in Ann Arbor, and much of that has been in Ward 1. I enjoy using all of my abilities in making Ann Arbor an inclusive, great place to live, work, and retire. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

Ken Haddad is the digital content manager for WDIV / ClickOnDetroit.com. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter.

Ken Haddad is the digital content manager for WDIV / ClickOnDetroit.com. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter.

ANN ARBOR With the Aug. 4 primary just over a week away, Ann Arbor voters are looking to see who will represent them locally, statewide and beyond. Although many residents may have voted absentee already, many are still in the process of reviewing candidates and making decisions. 3rd District county commissionerJacob Ehrman (R)Ken Siler (R)4th District county commissionerDarcy Berwick (D)Daryl Campbell (D)Adam Cecil (D)Paul Jakabcsin (D)Caroline Sanders (D)5th District county commissionerJustin Hodge (D)Denise Kirchoff (D)Karen Lovejoy Roe (D)Michael White (D)Pittsfield Charter Township borders the southern part of Ann Arbor. Some parts have an Ann Arbor address and some students in the area are serviced by Ann Arbor Public Schools. PittsfieldTownship supervisorMandy Grewal (D)Christina Lirones (D)Pittsfield Township treasurerFeliziana Meyer (D)Patricia Tupacz Scribner (D)Pittsfield Township trustee (four seats available)Jonas Berzanskis (D)Linda Edwards-Brown (D)Yameen Jaffer (D)Gerald Krone (D)Jason Meier (D)Janet Nevaux (D)George Ralph (D)Andrea Urda-Thompson (D)Sean Zera (D)Pittsfield Township park commissioner (five seats available)

Applying for a Michigan absentee ballotAll registered Michigan voters now have the option to vote by mail using absent voter ballots. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. Filling out an absentee ballot for the 2020 Michigan Primary ElectionIts important to be cautious and follow directions exactly when filling out a Michigan absentee ballot in order for it to be counted on election day. Inside of your official Michigan absent voter ballot envelope is a brightly-colored secrecy sleeve containing your absentee ballot. Note: In-person voting will still be available for the 2020 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4, even amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up, and absentee ballots have to be returned before polls close at 8 p.m. on August 4. To return your absentee ballot on time, you have two options:Return your absentee ballot by mailYou can return your completed absentee ballot by mailing it to your local clerks office. The back of the envelope containing the completed absentee ballot must be signed by the voter or it will not be counted. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. In-person voting will still be available for the 2020 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 4, even amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Gretchen Whitmer clarified on Friday the states new face mask requirements amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, naming five situations in which face masks are not required to be worn -- including at polling places. The new order also requires businesses to deny entry or service to individuals who dont comply with face mask requirements. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. To determine if your local clerk has a drop box available to receive absentee ballots, contact their office directly. Related: Court: Michigan absentee ballots that come after election wont count

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up on August 4 -- and if you plan to vote in person, it may be helpful to know what your ballot will look like ahead of time. Because the upcoming Michigan Primary Election focuses on supporting local representatives, ballots will significantly vary from district to district and county to county. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below). A sample ballot for the Michigan primary election on August 4, 2020. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up on August 4 amid rising coronavirus (COVID-19) cases across the state. Face masks are not required to be worn when voting in person in Michigan, according to Gov. Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail with an absentee ballot. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail.

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan appeals court denied a request to require the counting of absentee ballots received after the time polls close on Election Day, ruling that the battleground state's deadline remains intact despite voters' approval of a constitutional amendment that expanded mail-in voting. The League of Women Voters of Michigan and three voters sued in May, seeking a declaration that absentee ballots be counted as long as they are mailed on or before Election Day and are received within six days of the election. It also said the deadline especially burdens undecided and late-deciding voters and said at least 11 states count ballots sent by Election Day. About 1.75% of ballots were not counted in the recent May local elections because they came in too late. A similar suit — funded by Priorities USA, a powerful super PAC in Democratic politics — is pending in the state Court of Claims.

The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 4. The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail so long as it is received by 8 p.m. on August 4. Every Michigan ballot will, however, share the first line of candidates running for seats in the U.S. Congress (pictured below).