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Why aren't Michigan election results instant? How our votes are counted

Why aren't Michigan election results instant? How our votes are counted
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Michigan’s slower-looking results are legal and intentional. Millions of ballots require signature matching, security sleeve removal, and write‑in processing before tabulation. Early in-person votes are allowed but cannot be officially reported until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Time-zone differences...

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