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First Michigan elections held after first cases of COVID-19 show record voter turnout

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Yesterday (TUE) marked the first Michigan election since the start of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order. There were numerous logistical challenges to keeping the democratic process going during the pandemic.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke with WDET’s Stephen Henderson on "Detroit Today."  She says the election was a success.

“…in the weeks ahead to determine how to best proceed for August and November.”

That’s Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. She spoke with WDET’s Stephen Henderson.

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