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Metro Detroit clerks report strong turnout ahead of primary election
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Simon Shaykhet , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway Some voters have been dropping off absentee ballots at the Detroit city clerk's office on West Grand Boulevard.
Voters in metro Detroit have been casting their ballots in large numbers during early voting. Clerks in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties have been sharing their experiences ahead of the primary election. Some voters have been dropping off absentee ballots at the Detroit city clerk's office on West Grand Boulevard.
They are paying close attention to various races that will impact their communities. Further information about the election and voting is available, including a voter guide. Voters have expressed that participating in the election is a responsibility and are watching certain races closely.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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