Historic Early Voting Weekend in Michigan: Over 10,000 Cast Ballots in Presidential Primary

Michigan marked a significant milestone in its electoral process this past weekend as over 10,000 residents took to the polls for the state’s presidential primary, embracing the first opportunity for statewide early in-person voting. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, a total of 6,587 voters cast their ballots on Saturday, followed by 4,598 on Sunday, based on poll book totals from early voting locations throughout the state. The primary election is notably the first in which Michigan voters have been afforded the option to vote early in-person, a privilege that will extend to all future statewide and federal elections. This historic development comes after the approval of Proposal 2 in 2022, mandating that communities provide at least nine days of early voting. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson lauded the effort and dedication of election workers across Michigan, stating, “All across the state, thousands of clerks and election workers ensured the historic day was a success. I am grateful to all of them for their hard work and dedication to ensuring every voice is heard and every vote is counted in every election.” The early voting period for the presidential primary is set to continue until Sunday, Feb. 25....