Cathy Garrett

Early in-person voting for the August 4 primary election begins Saturday in Detroit. The election will determine party nominations for Congress, state Legislature, and governor, as well as decide transit and education proposals. Detroit officials emphasized election security and readiness amid federal monitoring concerns.

A nonpartisan voter guide for Michigan’s 2026 Primary and General elections outlines key dates, registration deadlines, and voting procedures. Detroit Votes and BridgeDetroit collaborated on the guide, which includes contact information for election offices and details on absentee and early voting. Voters must verify registration and meet eligibility requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and residency.

A nonpartisan voter guide for Detroit's 2026 elections provides key dates, contacts, and candidate information to help voters prepare. The guide, created by BridgeDetroit in partnership with Bridge Michigan and Detroit Votes, outlines primary and general election timelines, including absentee and early voting dates, and lists statewide and countywide candidates.

The U.S. Justice Department is demanding 865,000 ballots and election records from Detroit’s 2024 election, threatening legal action if compliance is not met. Michigan officials, including Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Attorney General Dana Nessel, have rejected the request, calling it politically motivated and misdirected, as they defend election integrity and voting rights.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding 865,000 ballots and election records from Detroit's 2024 election, threatening legal action if compliance is not met within 14 days. Michigan officials, including Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Attorney General Dana Nessel, have rejected the request, calling it politically motivated and asserting that the materials are held by local clerks, not the county office.