Your Guide to Detroit and Michigan Elections
November elections often include votes that approve state proposals and/or decide who will hold major public offices like president, U.S. senator, and governor. In Michigan, the 2014 November elections include a gubernatorial race, state proposals on wolf hunting, and the United States Senate race. In addition, many voters across the Metro-Detroit area and the state will vote for offices like mayor, city council, and police commissioner.
Your ballot may also include proposals on the local level, which often include approval of an amendment to the city charter or a new millage.
The most important race in Michigan is between Republican incumbent Governor Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Congressman Mark Schauer. Voters will also elect a new United States Senator on November 4th, essentially choosing between former Michigan Secretary of State Republican Terry Lynn Land, and Democrat Gary Peters, a U.S. Representative.
Before we head to the voting booth, however, we have to register to vote. Information is key and available through the 2014 Michigan Election Guide.
Folks in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties will be casting their vote among candidates for several township and city offices.
Depending on the the location, voters will vote for mayor, city council member, and/or commissioner on the November 4th ballot. In general, local proposals ask voters to approve amendments to city charters and/or millages/bonds for things like street and school improvements.
The Election Department of each county in and around the Metro-Detroit area sets out information specific to the candidates and proposals at the county, city and township level:
Your ballot may also include proposals on the local level, which often include approval of an amendment to the city charter or a new millage.
The most important race in Michigan is between Republican incumbent Governor Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Congressman Mark Schauer. Voters will also elect a new United States Senator on November 4th, essentially choosing between former Michigan Secretary of State Republican Terry Lynn Land, and Democrat Gary Peters, a U.S. Representative.
Before we head to the voting booth, however, we have to register to vote. Information is key and available through the 2014 Michigan Election Guide.
Voter Registration FAQs
Michigan's Voter Information Center
The State of Michigan provides an exceptional website that allows you to determine if you are registered to vote, find your polling location and view your sample ballot.Local Races in Metro Detroit
Folks in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties will be casting their vote among candidates for several township and city offices.
Depending on the the location, voters will vote for mayor, city council member, and/or commissioner on the November 4th ballot. In general, local proposals ask voters to approve amendments to city charters and/or millages/bonds for things like street and school improvements.
The Election Department of each county in and around the Metro-Detroit area sets out information specific to the candidates and proposals at the county, city and township level:
