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  • The Metro

The Metro: Why Detroit’s youngest voters stay engaged

Cary Junior II, The Metro November 4, 2025

In the 12 years since the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy, a new generation of voters came of age. A...

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit on Election Day

Associated Press October 29, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit voters will choose a new mayor Tuesday in the city’s first open-seat mayoral race in a...

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Lift Every Voice and Vote
  • The Metro

The Metro: Non-profit engages Black church community to improve voter turnout

Cary Junior II, The Metro October 15, 2025

Voter turnout in Detroit is low. Only a fraction of registered voters cast a ballot when Election Day comes. But...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Entrepreneur and lender match program announced

Bre'Anna Tinsley September 25, 2025

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation announced a new platform that will match entrepreneurs with the best fitting lender.  The website...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: Why Detroit residents don’t vote in city elections

Cary Junior II August 28, 2025

In November, Detroit residents will vote for the next mayor and fill seats on the city council. It will be...

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Janice Winfrey speaks at a podium wearing a black dress with a white collar.
  • The Metro

The Metro: City Clerk Janice Winfrey responds to voting access, turnout criticisms ahead of primary

The Metro, Robyn Vincent August 4, 2025

  Voters in Detroit face a defining choice in the August 5 primary election. But right now, fewer than 10%...

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Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout

Sasha Bacon November 13, 2024

Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...

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A wall with a vote mural in Detroit.
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The Metro: Detroit coalition 482Forward hoping to boost voter turnout in the city

Dorothy Jones November 4, 2024

Voter turnout in the city of Detroit has been historically low, with the number of residents casting ballots in the...

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Reproductive rights still drive Michigan voter turnout, advocates say

Amanda LeClaire November 4, 2024

Reproductive rights remain a key issue for Michigan voters in this year’s midterm election, according to Planned Parenthood officials. Despite...

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  • Created Equal
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Created Equal: How early voting affects voter turnout and election distrust

Sasha Bacon October 31, 2024

Michigan is among 47 states in the U.S. that have early in-person voting this presidential election. More than 500,000 people...

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FILE - Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Oct. 18, 2023, near the Capitol in Washington.
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Michigan’s 12th Congressional District could impact voter margins in presidential race

Bre'Anna Tinsley October 30, 2024

Michigan is anticipated to play a critical role in the upcoming presidential election, and the state’s 12th Congressional District could...

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More than 480 designs were submitted to Michigan's first ever "I Voted" sticker design contest, which launched in May of this year.
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Winners revealed in Michigan’s first ever ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest

Jenny Sherman September 5, 2024

Those planning to vote in-person during the general election this fall may be presented with a unique variety of "I...

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