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proposal s detroit voter guide 2021 election
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Detroit voter guide: Proposal S would give residents power to appropriate city funds

by Courtney Wise Randolph October 28, 2021October 11, 2023

Meant to support the reparations measure on Detroit ballots, Proposal S has raised concerns about how it would be implemented and if it would be legal.

Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

What Eastpointe’s historic use of ranked-choice voting means for Black voters’ rights

by Maggie McMillin December 14, 2020October 11, 2023
michigan voting issues
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

We asked experts about Michigan’s top Election Day problems. Here’s what they said.

by Maggie McMillin December 11, 2020October 11, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.

by Maggie McMillin December 7, 2020October 11, 2023
Norm Shinkle, Republican member of the Michigan Board of Canvassers, questions former state Elections Director Christopher Thomas before the Board completes certification of Michigan election results.
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Michigan election results certified by Board of State Canvassers

by Maggie McMillin November 23, 2020October 11, 2023
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