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Michigan Voting Reports

Summary

5 reports

  • 4 reports about No Voting Issue
  • 1 reports about Identification Issue

Reports

49766: No Voting Issue

Paper ballots - Diebold counting machine. Was in and at a booth in under 5 minutes. Polls opened at 7:00am, I was there at 7:45, and was number 112 to vote. Great experience! Read More »

48430: Identification Issue

I had accidentally left my wallet behind, and got to the polls VERY late - in fact I was the last voter in the city. I had to sign an affidavit affirming my identity, although several of the poll workers have known me all my life(my priest, the city clerk). My vote was excepted no problem-thanks to Michigans good system. Have an ID or sign to vouch for yourself. Read More »

49024: No Voting Issue

Was at polling place less than 10 minutes around 10:30. Short line at registration book and line to get ballot. Very quick and efficient. Read More »

49006: No Voting Issue

Friendly Efficient and unexpectedly quick Read More »

48038: No Voting Issue

After seeing the media reports of long lines I decided to jump the gun. I rolled out of bed at 5:00am and was the first to reach my poll at 5:20. I was somewhat proud to be the first ballot cast in my district. As I waited I was very impressed with voter turn out. My neighbors came out in numbers to help decide this election. Regardless of final outcome, there was no apathy in Michigan! Read More »

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Voting in Michigan

17 Electoral Votes

Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

2008 Registered Voters: 7,470,764 as of 11/03 (Michigan Department of State)

Change from 2004: +4%

Election Day Registration: No

Post-Election Manual Audits: No

ID Requirements: Photo ID requested of all voters; voters without ID can sign affidavits and cast regular (non-provisional ballots)

Provisional Voting: Eligible for verification if cast in correct precinct

Voting System: Optical scan and ballot-marking device

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