Michigan’s proposals will ask voters to decide on marijuana legalization, redistricting and voting rights. Get acquainted with the issues with this handy guide, which breaks down…
Michigan’s proposals will ask voters to decide on marijuana legalization, redistricting and voting rights. Get acquainted with the issues with this handy guide, which breaks down everything you need to know about the proposals.
You can also check out:
Proposal 1: The pros, cons of legalizing marijuana
Proposal 2: The pros, cons of the anti-gerrymandering initiative
Proposal 3: The pros, cons of legalizing marijuana
Don’t skip this on your ballot
It’s a little-known elected body that’s easy to overlook when you’re trying to navigate a lengthy ballot. But the two candidates elected to the State Board of Education will have a hand in making a decision that could shape education in Michigan for years to come.
That decision? The hiring of a new state superintendent – a person who will become Michigan’s top education leader at a time when schools across the state, as one candidate put it, “are in crisis.” Read more about the race here.
Amid a massive voter registration drive in Michigan to sign up young people, the 2018 election could be a turning point for younger voter participation. Read more here.
Metro Detroit schools are banking on the passage of several big bond proposals that would pay for a range of projects. Much of the $732 million at stake would be targeted at improving security, making buildings safe, upgrading technology and outfitting classrooms with the kind of equipment students will need to be competitive in the future. Here’s a look at the seven big-ticket school proposals on Michigan ballots.
Are you that student that crams for the big test just hours beforehand? Well, it’s your time to get moving! If you aren’t sure who you’re voting for yet, check out our nonpartisan voter guide for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. We asked candidates up and down the ballot about where they stand on important issues. Just enter your ZIP code or address to get started.
If you need help deciding who to vote for, check out the endorsements from our Detroit Free Press Editorial Board.
We’re hoping for a smooth, easy process when it comes time for you to vote tomorrow. But if you see issues that make voting difficult for yourself or others, we want to hear about it. Whether it’s extremely long lines, misinformation, voter ID issues or cybersecurity, let us know. Here’s how to make a report.
We look forward to what the days ahead will bring. We’ll be here for the ride.
The Detroit Free Press politics team
