This is the final weekend to cast an early ballot in the presidential primary.

In Washtenaw County as well as the state of Michigan, early voting is well under way.
Residents of Michigan have one more weekend to cast an early ballot in the presidential primary on February 27. Increasing staffing has resulted from increasing voting options.

Director of Elections for Washtenaw County Ed  expresses gratitude for the commitment poll workers have demonstrated during the new process.

“It is truly amazing that so many of the poll workers at early voting locations have opted to work several days, if not all nine days, of early voting.”

reports that while early voting has become more popular over the course of the week, he has not observed any long lineups at polling places. The Washtenaw County Central voting site and the Ann Arbor locations have garnered the most attention.

Here is more information about early voting locations.

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stops by the polling place to promote early in-person voting for the presidential primary on February 22, 2024, in Rick .

In addition to expressing gratitude to election workers and drawing attention to the state’s early voting law, Governor Gretchen  visited an early voting center on Wednesday. More from Rick  is available.

The recall election for the Ypsilanti City Council will proceed, and Rod Johnson, an independent, is running.
Bowie, Taylor, February 20, 2024

A citizens’ group has been successful in getting enough signatures to recall a council member from Ypsilanti’s 3rd

Ward.  Simmons must prevail in a special election on May 7th in order to keep her position on the council. Taylor Bowie of  has more information about the contender vying for her position.

Preparing for nine days of early voting in Washtenaw County
Bowie, Taylor, February 16, 2024
In Michigan, early, in-person voting will begin on Saturday. More on what voters in Washtenaw County should know can be found by visiting  Taylor Bowie.