Michigan Prepares for Crucial General Election on November 4

DETROIT, Mich. — Voters across Michigan will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, for the state’s general election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and in-person voting will be available in every jurisdiction.

Eligible voters can register at their city or township clerk’s office up until polls close. Michigan law allows registered voters who moved within 60 days of the election to vote at their previous address, provided they did not register at their new address.

Michigan residents should note that displaying election-related materials at polling places is prohibited. This includes clothing with campaign slogans. Voters can still participate even if they do not have a photo ID by signing an affidavit at the polling place.

Those who requested an absentee ballot must ensure it is received by their local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. In case of an emergency preventing attendance at the polls, voters may request an emergency absentee ballot.

Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, will also see a significant election as residents choose a new mayor for the first time in over a decade. City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch will contend for the position. Sheffield outperformed her competitors in fundraising efforts leading up to the election, having spent over $1.8 million as of mid-October.

In recent years, Detroit has shown signs of recovery, moving from a state of bankruptcy to a projected budget surplus, while facing challenges such as affordable housing shortages. The city will also contend with a predominantly Democratic electorate influenced by recent elections.

Detroit registered voters can expect results to be shared shortly after polls close, as was the case in the previous primary election.