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Election Day 2020: What to know before voting in Michigan
Read full article: Election Day 2020: What to know before voting in MichiganDETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can “split” your ticket when voting in the November general election. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?
Michigan Election 2020: When will we know the results?
Read full article: Michigan Election 2020: When will we know the results?DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election? Election results will likely be delayed due to the influx in mail-in voting this year, but ClickOnDetroit will be tracking the results as they are reported, starting when polls close. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State.
2020 Election: What time do polls open and close in Michigan?
Read full article: 2020 Election: What time do polls open and close in Michigan?DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Where do I vote in Michigan? You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?
Michigan Election 2020: Can I wear election-related clothing to the polls?
Read full article: Michigan Election 2020: Can I wear election-related clothing to the polls?DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can “split” your ticket when voting in the November general election. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?
Michigan Election 2020: How to view your sample ballot for Nov. 3
Read full article: Michigan Election 2020: How to view your sample ballot for Nov. 3DETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. How to view your Michigan sample ballot for Nov. 3You can look up all of your voting information, including precinct or clerk location and sample ballot, at the Michigan Voter Information Center here. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election?
Michigan Election 2020: How to find your voting precinct
Read full article: Michigan Election 2020: How to find your voting precinctDETROIT – The 2020 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- with important races up and down the ballot in Michigan. While millions have already voted in the 2020 General Election, millions of other will still be voting in person on Tuesday. You can find more FAQ on Michigan voting right here from the Secretary of State. How can I find results for the 2020 Michigan General Election? How to view your Michigan sample ballot for Nov. 3You can look up all of your voting information, including precinct or clerk location and sample ballot, at the Michigan Voter Information Center here.
When is the last day to request a Michigan absentee ballot for the 2020 presidential election?
Read full article: When is the last day to request a Michigan absentee ballot for the 2020 presidential election?Voting in the 2020 U.S. presidential election is already underway in Michigan with early in-person voting and absentee voting. All Michigan voters are eligible to vote using an absent voter ballot. You can apply to receive an absent voter ballot on the state’s website right here. Michigan voters registered to vote at their current address can request an absentee ballot in person at their local clerk’s office anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day before Election Day -- which is November 2. Once completed, your absentee ballot must be returned to your local clerk’s office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
Here’s how to make sure your Michigan absent voter ballot is not rejected
Read full article: Here’s how to make sure your Michigan absent voter ballot is not rejectedFilling out your Michigan absent voter ballotIt’s important to be cautious and follow directions precisely when filling out a Michigan absent voter ballot to ensure it is counted on Election Day. Inside of your official Michigan absent voter ballot envelope is a brightly-colored “secrecy sleeve” containing your ballot. Packaging your absent voter ballot once it’s completedOnce you’ve filled out your Michigan absent voter ballot for the 2020 General Election, place it inside of the brightly-colored secrecy sleeve that it was initially presented in. To return your absent voter ballot on time, you have two options:Return your absent voter ballot in personYou can return your completed absent voter ballot by delivering it to your local clerk’s office before the 8 p.m. deadline on November 3. Return your absent voter ballot by mailYou can also return your completed absent voter ballot by mailing it to your local clerk’s office -- though this option is not recommended as the deadline to return your ballot approaches.
Are face masks required to vote in person in Michigan for Nov. 3 General Election?
Read full article: Are face masks required to vote in person in Michigan for Nov. 3 General Election?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.
Can you vote in person in Michigan for the 2020 General Election amid the coronavirus pandemic?
Read full article: Can you vote in person in Michigan for the 2020 General Election amid the coronavirus pandemic?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. You can apply to receive an absent voter ballot on the state’s website right here. Learn more: Voting by mail in Michigan for 2020 General Election: What to knowDo you need a voter registration card in order to vote in person?
What to know before voting in General Election in Michigan on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: What to know before voting in General Election in Michigan on Nov. 3, 2020Are Michigan polls still open for in-person voting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? All registered Michigan voters do also have the option to instead vote by mail using an absent voter ballot. Vote-by-mail option for Michigan votersThe state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for both this year’s August and November elections. Click here to learn more about voting by mail in Michigan for the 2020 General Election. Click here to view a sample of your Michigan ballot for the 2020 General Election.
Voting absentee in 2020 election? How to find your Michigan drop box
Read full article: Voting absentee in 2020 election? How to find your Michigan drop boxNo postage is required to return your Michigan absent voter ballot in person. Remember: The back of the envelope containing the completed absent voter ballot must be signed by the voter or it will not be counted. Mail your ballotYou can return your completed absent voter ballot by mailing it to your local clerk’s office. For this reason, we are recommending mailing in your completed absent voter ballot as soon as possible ahead of Election Day. Postage will be required to return your Michigan absent voter ballot by mail.
Michigan voters consider adding tech devices to search warrant rule
Read full article: Michigan voters consider adding tech devices to search warrant ruleDETROIT – Michigan voters are being asked to amend the state constitution by requiring a search warrant before police examine a wireless phone or other electronic devices. The U.S. Supreme Court in 2014 said warrants are necessary in an age when phones and computers are loaded with sensitive information. Michigan would join 12 states with similar provisions, according to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. It represents strong protections for electronic data,” said Bill Vailliencourt, the Livingston County prosecutor and past president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. “If the U.S. Supreme Court were ever to change its interpretation of the Fourth Amendment, this would provide separate protection,” he said.
Fact-checking 5 claims about mail-in voting
Read full article: Fact-checking 5 claims about mail-in votingIn the Aug. 2020 primary election more than 10,000 mail-in ballots were rejected by the Michigan Secretary fo State. An absentee voter who knowingly makes a false statement on the absentee ballot return envelope is guilty of a misdemeanor. Claim: Mail-in voting is not the same as absentee voting ⛔This claim is false. Mail-in voting and absentee voting are the exact same thing. Claim: Mail-in voting benefits Democrats ⛔Even though polls show Democratic voters are more likely to support mail-in voting, there is actually no evidence that shows it benefits either political party.
Michigan voting by mail: How to make sure you fill out ballot correctly
Read full article: Michigan voting by mail: How to make sure you fill out ballot correctlyFilling out a Michigan absent voter ballot for the 2020 General ElectionOnce you receive your absent voter ballot in the mail, it simply needs to be filled out following the written instructions attached and returned before the deadline. Inside of your official Michigan absent voter ballot envelope is a brightly-colored “secrecy sleeve” containing your ballot. To return your absent voter ballot on time, you have two options:Return your absent voter ballot by mailYou can return your completed absent voter ballot by mailing it to your local clerk’s office. Postage will be required to return your Michigan absent voter ballot by mail. A Michigan voter hoping to spoil their previously-cast vote has two options to do so:Spoil your Michigan absent voter ballot by mailTo spoil your Michigan absent voter ballot by mail, you must send a letter to your local clerk’s office stating as such.
When is the last day to register to vote in Michigan for the 2020 General Election?
Read full article: When is the last day to register to vote in Michigan for the 2020 General Election?Once you’re officially registered to vote in Michigan, you will be assigned a physical polling location at which you can vote on Election Day. How to request an absent voter ballot in Michigan for the 2020 General ElectionIf you’re registered to vote and hoping to vote absentee in Michigan for the 2020 General Election but have not yet requested an absent voter ballot, don’t worry -- you still have time. Michigan also allows same-day voter registration -- meaning you can register to vote on Election Day. Absent voter ballots will be mailed out to Michigan voters as early as 40 days before Election Day, which is September 24 for the 2020 General Election. Learn more about voting by mail in Michigan for the 2020 General Election here.
Jocelyn Benson urges Michiganders to make a plan ahead of November election
Read full article: Jocelyn Benson urges Michiganders to make a plan ahead of November electionGretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke Wednesday about how and when residents can vote. They also voiced big concerns about counting the record-breaking number of absentee ballots expected. Polls will still be open on election day despite the pandemic with significant precautions being taken. Some are worried that counting all the absentee ballots won’t get results quickly. The State Senate passed a measure allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before the election.
Here’s how to register to vote in Michigan in time for the 2020 General Election on Nov. 3
Read full article: Here’s how to register to vote in Michigan in time for the 2020 General Election on Nov. 3Most Michigan residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register to vote and to vote. Michigan residents have the option to register to vote on the day of an election -- which, in this case, is Nov. 3. Once you’re officially registered to vote in Michigan, you will be assigned a physical polling location at which you can vote on Election Day. How to request an absent voter ballot in Michigan for the 2020 General ElectionIf you’re registered to vote and hoping to vote absentee in Michigan for the 2020 General Election but have not yet requested an absent voter ballot, don’t worry -- you still have time. Absent voter ballots will be mailed out to Michigan voters as early as 40 days before Election Day, which is September 24 for the 2020 General Election.
How to request an absent voter ballot in Michigan for the 2020 General Election
Read full article: How to request an absent voter ballot in Michigan for the 2020 General ElectionThe state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for this years August and November elections. Michigan voters who have already requested an absent voter ballot for the November election can begin receiving their ballot up to 40 days prior to Election Day -- which is September 24. If youre hoping to vote absentee in Michigan for the 2020 General Election but have not yet requested an absent voter ballot, dont worry -- you still have time. You can apply to receive an absent voter ballot on the states website right here. To check on the status of an absent voter ballot application, registered Michigan voters are encouraged to contact their city or township clerks office directly.
Voting by mail in Michigan for 2020 General Election: What to know
Read full article: Voting by mail in Michigan for 2020 General Election: What to knowThe state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May for this years August and November elections. Filling out a Michigan absent voter ballot for the 2020 General ElectionOnce you receive your absent voter ballot in the mail, it simply needs to be filled out following the written instructions attached and returned before the deadline. Inside of your official Michigan absent voter ballot envelope is a brightly-colored secrecy sleeve containing your ballot. Returning your completed Michigan absent voter ballotCompleted absent voter ballots for the 2020 General Election must be received by your local clerks office by 8 p.m. on November 3. Packaging your absent voter ballot once its completedOnce youve filled out your Michigan absent voter ballot for the 2020 General Election, place it inside of the brightly-colored secrecy sleeve that it was initially presented in.