Summary

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that the state is on track to break its voter turnout record, with 45.8% of registered voters having already cast early or absentee ballots.

As a critical battleground, Michigan could play a key role in deciding both the presidential race and control of Congress. Polling averages show Vice President Harris narrowly leading Trump in the state.

Michigan also hosts an important Senate race to replace retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow and several competitive House contests.

Polls remain open until 8 p.m.

  • @IchNichtenLichten
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    1592 months ago

    When people show up, Republicans usually don’t do so well.

    I’m cautiously optimistic.

      • @acosmichippo
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        272 months ago

        hoping it’s roe v wade related.

        • @IchNichtenLichten
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          -12 months ago

          Hoping it’s anyone not male, caucasian, christian and straight related. These bigots need putting back in their fucking box.

    • @BassTurd
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      192 months ago

      There has been a good chunk of optimistic articles out over the last 48 hours. I’m doing my best to not give them much thought because I don’t want to lose twice if Trump wins. My vote is cast which at this point is all I can do. Here’s to hoping there’s a major upset or all of the swing states go blue tonight and we can all rest easy.

    • billwashere
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      172 months ago

      Dammit now I am too. I hate you 🤪

        • billwashere
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          72 months ago

          Yes. Yes it is. I’m gonna go have a beer and not think about it. Or maybe a Xanax.

          • @IchNichtenLichten
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            62 months ago

            I just got a bottle of red from Oregon which will be paired with some homegrown. Hope we both have a chill evening 🤞

            • billwashere
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              32 months ago

              Man I wish that shit was legal in NC. I could use some gummies.

                • billwashere
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                  22 months ago

                  Does the CBD stuff “work”?

                  … plus it’s seltzer. I make fun of my wife because I tell her it tastes like a soda machine that ran out of flavoring :)

            • billwashere
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              32 months ago

              I like that plan. Now I have to go get scotch.

          • Tiefling IRL
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            32 months ago

            Recently bout of COVID gave me a THC allergy and it’s fucking killing me that I have to raw dog this election

            • billwashere
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              32 months ago

              Dude that’s rough. I’ve never heard of a THC allergy. I don’t know which is worse. That or the tick bite that makes you allergic to red meat. I’d buy you a beer if I could.

    • @Fredselfish
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      152 months ago

      As of right now they are showing Trump is winning that state. We had huge numbers turn up for early voting in Oklahoma. To fucking bad that a majority of them were there to vote for nazi fucking trump.

      I am getting 2016 vibes all over again. America do we really prefer a fucking dementia, racist, piece of shit as president rather than a woman?

      IT SHOULDN’T EVEN BE CLOSE!

      • @IchNichtenLichten
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        102 months ago

        It really shouldn’t be.

        All I can conclude is that everything that I find absolutely disqualifying about the corrupt amoral lying rapist isn’t a bug for his followers, it’s a feature.

    • @cowfodder
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      212 months ago

      The only downside to being a permanent absentee voter is that I didn’t get one of these.

      • @[email protected]
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        122 months ago

        I actually dropped mine off at the township clerks office just so I could get one of the new stickers.

        Sadly, they were out of the werewolf.

        Honest to God I think these stickers might be a significant driver for the increased turnout.

        • cabbage
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          42 months ago

          As a European I’m low key considering looking for one on EBay after the election. It’s one for the history books.

      • @Rapidcreek
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        52 months ago

        IDK, they’re talking about dancing going on at some polling locations. That sounds fun.

    • @owenfromcanada
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      142 months ago

      (yes, this is legitimately one of the available stickers, and I was super pumped about it)

      • @KnightontheSun
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        42 months ago

        But Owen…you’re Canadian…! :-O

        What state/locale is this sticker from? I very much admire this sense of humor. Were the other options as entertaining?

          • @KnightontheSun
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            42 months ago

            Ah, I see now. Thank you for the link. They are indeed wonderful, but I love the simplicity of Owen’s. All are heaps nicer than ours which now seem boring.

        • @owenfromcanada
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          42 months ago

          Originally Canadian, but a dual citizen now. I’m one of those immigrants who came and stole a job.

    • @Anti_Iridium
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      92 months ago

      I wore that with pride today at work.

      I think it’s earned a place of honor on my work badge.

      • @jordanlundM
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        122 months ago

        Michigan had a contest to design an “I Voted” sticker, the winning design was from a 12 year old.

          • @jordanlundM
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            22 months ago

            Nope, I’m in Oregon, our sticker is boring. :)

            Could be related to a Jacob. Grand dad was one of 12 kids and 11 survived to adulthood. Sooo… 🤷‍♂️ I can’t keep track of everybody.

    • billwashere
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      42 months ago

      I so wanted one of these. And I’m in NC.

    • Semi-Hemi-Lemmygod
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      32 months ago

      That sticker makes me wish I lived in Michigan and voted in person.

  • @Rapidcreek
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    712 months ago

    50/43 Women/men

    It’s a women’s wave

    Bad for Republicans

    • Rhaedas
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      292 months ago

      “What’s your objection?”

      “It’s devastating to my case!”

    • @PunnyName
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      92 months ago

      Everything is fraud if they don’t win. This will be a repeat of the last election with court cases and stupid shit until the next election and so on.

    • @modeler
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      52 months ago

      Sadly it’s easy: More votes being cast is clear evidence of immigrants being bussed from voting place to voting place to vote multiple times, or of ballot stuffing or of loads of mail-in votes from fake people.

      Too many people are arguing from the conclusion (there are millions of fake voters) to what the data should be instead of using the evidence to the best/most accurate conclusion.

  • @TurboMars3
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    532 months ago

    It’s gotta be those sweet stickers.

      • @FlowVoid
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        82 months ago

        Smells like… victory

        • billwashere
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          32 months ago

          Smells like teen spirit…. Damn I’m old.

    • @[email protected]
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      22 months ago

      Nothing but the boring one other States use at my polling place, the disappointment is immeasurable

  • @[email protected]
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    162 months ago

    Holding my breath, but not too optimistic. If you present Michigan voters a duality choice, it’s an edge to Harris. If you ask them their choice on an open ballot, the Muslim protest vote is pretty firm on either Jill Stein, Harris, or staying home.

    Go vote people! Michigan is basically a required win for Harris to become president, but was uncomfortably close in 2020.

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      2 months ago

      I know some Republicans who feel they were presented a choice between Trump or staying home, and they chose the latter.