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Summary

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that the state is on track to break its voter turnout record, with 45.8% of registered voters having already cast early or absentee ballots.

As a critical battleground, Michigan could play a key role in deciding both the presidential race and control of Congress. Polling averages show Vice President Harris narrowly leading Trump in the state.

Michigan also hosts an important Senate race to replace retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow and several competitive House contests.

Polls remain open until 8 p.m.

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[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 159 points 1 month ago (5 children)

When people show up, Republicans usually don't do so well.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 25 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Previously yes, though it’s less clear with Trump.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

hoping it's roe v wade related.

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[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago

There has been a good chunk of optimistic articles out over the last 48 hours. I'm doing my best to not give them much thought because I don't want to lose twice if Trump wins. My vote is cast which at this point is all I can do. Here's to hoping there's a major upset or all of the swing states go blue tonight and we can all rest easy.

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Dammit now I am too. I hate you 🤪

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's the hope that gets you.

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Yes. Yes it is. I’m gonna go have a beer and not think about it. Or maybe a Xanax.

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I just got a bottle of red from Oregon which will be paired with some homegrown. Hope we both have a chill evening 🤞

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Man I wish that shit was legal in NC. I could use some gummies.

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[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm going to open a magnum of scotch and either celebrate to wake up in 2028.

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I like that plan. Now I have to go get scotch.

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[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As of right now they are showing Trump is winning that state. We had huge numbers turn up for early voting in Oklahoma. To fucking bad that a majority of them were there to vote for nazi fucking trump.

I am getting 2016 vibes all over again. America do we really prefer a fucking dementia, racist, piece of shit as president rather than a woman?

IT SHOULDN'T EVEN BE CLOSE!

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

It really shouldn’t be.

All I can conclude is that everything that I find absolutely disqualifying about the corrupt amoral lying rapist isn’t a bug for his followers, it’s a feature.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 109 points 1 month ago (7 children)
[–] cowfodder@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago (3 children)

The only downside to being a permanent absentee voter is that I didn't get one of these.

[–] ricecake@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I actually dropped mine off at the township clerks office just so I could get one of the new stickers.

Sadly, they were out of the werewolf.

Honest to God I think these stickers might be a significant driver for the increased turnout.

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Can you imagine if a 12 year old saved democracy with werewolf art?

[–] cabbage@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As a European I'm low key considering looking for one on EBay after the election. It's one for the history books.

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[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

IDK, they're talking about dancing going on at some polling locations. That sounds fun.

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[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

(yes, this is legitimately one of the available stickers, and I was super pumped about it)

[–] KnightontheSun@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

But Owen...you're Canadian..! :-O

What state/locale is this sticker from? I very much admire this sense of humor. Were the other options as entertaining?

[–] AlligatorBlizzard@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Michigan, and that's where Jordan's werewolf came from too. They're all pretty fantastic. Someone in another thread paired their cat sticker with a Harris Walz cat hat.

[–] KnightontheSun@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Ah, I see now. Thank you for the link. They are indeed wonderful, but I love the simplicity of Owen's. All are heaps nicer than ours which now seem boring.

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Originally Canadian, but a dual citizen now. I'm one of those immigrants who came and stole a job.

[–] Anti_Iridium@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

I wore that with pride today at work.

I think it's earned a place of honor on my work badge.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 month ago

Ours was cute

Halloween pigeon

[–] Jrockwar@feddit.uk 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Non-american here, what does the werewolf represent? (Or is it just because it's cool?)

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Michigan had a contest to design an "I Voted" sticker, the winning design was from a 12 year old.

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[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I so wanted one of these. And I’m in NC.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

That sticker makes me wish I lived in Michigan and voted in person.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 71 points 1 month ago (3 children)

50/43 Women/men

It's a women's wave

Bad for Republicans

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[–] yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 55 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Can’t wait for some people to cite increased voter turnout as evidence of fraud!

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 29 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"What's your objection?"

"It's devastating to my case!"

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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Everything is fraud if they don't win. This will be a repeat of the last election with court cases and stupid shit until the next election and so on.

[–] modeler@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Sadly it's easy: More votes being cast is clear evidence of immigrants being bussed from voting place to voting place to vote multiple times, or of ballot stuffing or of loads of mail-in votes from fake people.

Too many people are arguing from the conclusion (there are millions of fake voters) to what the data should be instead of using the evidence to the best/most accurate conclusion.

[–] TurboMars3@lemmy.world 53 points 1 month ago (3 children)

It's gotta be those sweet stickers.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 30 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you scratch them they smell like democracy

[–] FlowVoid@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Smells like teen spirit…. Damn I’m old.

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I got the "I voted yay" one!

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[–] dance_ninja@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

I did my part!

[–] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Holding my breath, but not too optimistic. If you present Michigan voters a duality choice, it’s an edge to Harris. If you ask them their choice on an open ballot, the Muslim protest vote is pretty firm on either Jill Stein, Harris, or staying home.

Go vote people! Michigan is basically a required win for Harris to become president, but was uncomfortably close in 2020.

[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I know some Republicans who feel they were presented a choice between Trump or staying home, and they chose the latter.

[–] CheeryLBottom@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

I did my part!

[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Jill Stein’s rubbing her hands in anticipation

[–] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 10 points 1 month ago

I'd be surprised to learn that Jill Stein ever rubbed anything in her life.

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