A voting guide from the Detroit Documenters

Vote with confidence

By Outlier Media

How to vote in the Detroit primary and key dates to know

How to register to vote, see your ballot, vote at the polls or cast your ballot early

By Kate Abbey-Lambertz, Outlier Media

Why a primary election matters so much

How primaries work and why it’s extra important to vote in them

By Meg Krausch, Detroit Documenter

Vote with confidence: Start with the issues

Use this quiz and candidate scorecard to decide what issues to prioritize when you vote

By Damien Benson, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter

‘Hire’ the best candidate: Understand local politicians’ jobs

Before you cast your vote, learn more about elected officials’ roles and responsibilities

By Byron Keys, Detroit Documenter

Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot

How to find information about candidates and issues on your ballot

By Dan Ignacio, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter

How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance

When a candidate has held public office before, you can learn a lot about how much that candidate has achieved and how they interact with other officials

By Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter

Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns

Understanding how this influence works and how to navigate it can make you a more confident voter

By David Palmer, Detroit Documenter

What to know before you go to the polls in Detroit

If you’re voting on Election Day, make a plan to vote, find your polling place and learn more about what you will find at the polls

By Malak Silmi

Stay engaged: What comes after the election

You hit the polls, now what?

By Paul Warner, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter

Election glossary: Understand common terms

Use this handy resource when you want to learn, or double check, the meaning of a political term

By Gina McPherson, Detroit Documenter

Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2022

Vol. 42, No. 40

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