As Election Day 2024 arrives, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging the press, candidates, elected officials, and the public that Election Day is not “Results Day.” 

“What matters most is making sure every voter’s ballot is counted accurately and that takes time. While allowing pre-processing of ballots may allow the counting to go more quickly than in the past, Michigan could, and likely will have some races that are very close. And it’s important to remember that projections or running vote tallies are not final or official results. Every voter deserves to have their voice heard and we will learn the winners of all races when the election is certified,” said Quentin Turner, Executive Director of Common Cause Michigan.

While larger municipalities are allowed to pre-process early votes, not all of those who are allowed to do so will be doing so. Michigan voters have until 8 p.m. today to cast their in-person ballot or return a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2024 election.
 

Election Day Information  

Voters who have any questions about the voting process or encounter problems can contact the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. 

The following hotline numbers are active to call or text in the following languages:

ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 

SPANISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682 

ASIAN LANGUAGES: 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683 

ARABIC: 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287

Common Cause Michigan is part of the largest nonpartisan election help program designed to assist voters who have questions or run into any challenges when casting a ballot. Voters who need help finding out how to register to vote or their right polling location, or any other voting issues, can call or text, 866-OUR-VOTE, a toll-free hotline with trained nonpartisan volunteers ready to help.