Michigan early voting returns heaviest so far in Democratic counties

[marmar]

(Bridge) Michigan’s most Democratic counties are among those that have returned the most absentee ballots so far in an election that is shattering turnout records, according to a Bridge analysis of state records.

That may bolster Democrats’ hope for a big year up and down the ballot, as counties that favored Democrat Hillary Clinton in her 2016 presidential campaign are disproportionately returning ballots.

Experts caution that doesn't mean GOP voters won’t turn out in huge numbers to vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 3.

“Republicans are putting all their marbles on Election Day right now,” said Richard Czuba, founder of polling firm Glengariff Group.

“But because of the passage of the 2018 constitutional amendment allowing no-reason absentee, the game has shifted. Every day for 30 days prior has been an Election Day in Michigan, and Republicans are banking on one day when Democrats have been working — as we see in these absentee numbers — on every day of the election.” ...........(more)

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-early-voting-returns-heaviest-so-far-democratic-counties

[SunSeeker]

1. By Nov. 3 many places will be on fire with Covid-19.

And many Trump rally goers will be flat on their backs in bed or in ICUs gasping for air.

I can't understand why anyone who has absentee voting available to them is still planning to vote in person on Nov. 3.

[Kaleva]

2. COVID-19 is raging across Upper Michigan and there is talk of another shutdown.

[greenjar_01]

3. I suppose it could go a lot of ways, and I've long since stopped trying to read the tea leaves

of early voting, but this is really starting to look like it will be a complete wipe out. Trump has shrunk his support to his base. But those opposing him seem more enthusiastic (if less showy) and more numerous. Hope this ages well...

[roamer65]

4. Our 2018 ballot proposals changed MI for better.

1. No excuse absentee balloting
2. Independent redistricting commission
3. Recreational MJ.

All passed.


For 2022, I want to see an abortion on demand ballot proposal.

[oasis]

5. Michigan Dems have to save Sen. Peters. His opponent, James

is getting money from everywhere.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

6. Voting should be easy and convenient for every citizen.