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Detroit's online voter registration closes; in-person signup required

Reported more than 2.3 million ballots cast before Election Day and more than 15,600 same-day registrations on Nov. 3.

Detroit's nine days of early in-person voting ended Nov. 1 after a record first day: more than 2,300 residents voted on Oct. 24, the city said. Detroit kept two sites open Nov. 2, and City Clerk Janice Winfrey projected 40% to 45% turnout for the Nov. 3 election.

Updated 3 days ago

Michigan precinct consolidation reshapes where residents vote

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Administers precinct rules and guides consolidation implementation

Greenville, Michigan, will cut its four voting precincts to two, starting in 2027. The city joins a statewide wave of consolidation made possible by a law that raised the maximum precinct size from 2,999 voters to 4,999.

Updated Sep 6