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Michigan’s Primary Election is August 4, 2020, and You Still Have Time to Vote
Sunday , 2, August 2020 COVID_19, Election 2020 Leave a comment. The primary election is only two days away. If you haven’t registered to vote yet or unsure if you’re registered to vote, it’s not too late! You can register to vote and even apply for an absentee ballot right up to election day! To check if you’re registered to vote, simply click this link […]
Haven’t Received an Absentee Ballot Application? Apply Online!
Wednesday , 17, June 2020 Election 2020, Vote by Mail Leave a commentOn May 19, 2020, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced all registered voters in Michigan would receive an absentee ballot application in the mail. Voters in the state gratefully cheered the announcement, as many worry about standing in line voting in person during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forcing people to stand in line, like Republican lawmakers […]
Want to Vote Early in the March 10 Michigan Presidential Primary? Here’s How!
Friday , 24, January 2020 Election 2020, Presidential Primary 2020 Leave a commentApply for a no-reason absentee ballot and you will receive your ballot in the mail. You have from now until March 10, 2020, to vote in the Michigan presidential primary. Want to be a permanent voter by mail? Contact your local Democratic Party and they can assist you with making your absentee ballot application permanent.
49 out of 83 Counties Are Holding Off-Election Year Votes on August 6, 2019: Yours Could Be One of Them!
Saturday , 27, July 2019 Elections Leave a commentIt’s the summer of 2019 and the last thing you’re thinking about is heading to the polls in a little over a week to vote. Guess again! There are numerous townships, school districts, libraries, cities, and other important local elections coming up and you need to go vote if you live in one of these […]
Shut Up Russel Brand! Yes, You Really Do Need To Vote
Wednesday , 15, October 2014 Community Leave a commentEveryone knows that midterm elections have poor turnout in the United States and Michigan is no exception. People don’t feel motivated. The elections are local and state races and sometimes there isn’t much information available about candidates. Your vote still matters. You also need to take some responsibility and learn about local issues and candidates […]