VOTE THE WORKING FAMILIES SLATE
Championing good jobs, public education, clean air, affordable housing, and holding corporate utilities accountable.
U.S. Senate (Michigan)
Abdul El-Sayed
ENDORSED
defeating: haley stevens
Epidemiologist, former Detroit Health Director, and unapologetic champion for Medicare for All, environmental justice, and workers' rights.
13th Congressional District
Donavan McKinney
ENDORSED
defeating: shri thanedar
Community organizer and State Rep. bringing real grassroots working-class leadership to Congress for Detroit & Wayne County.
1st State Senate District
Abraham Aiyash
ENDORSED
defeating: justin onwenu
Former House Majority Floor Leader holding utilities accountable, demanding DTE rate freezes, and fighting refinery pollution in Detroit.
8th State House District
Chris Gilmer-Hill
ENDORSED
defeating: helena scott, deanne austin, fedor kinaya
Dedicated community activist fighting for transit expansion, housing justice, public schools, and climate resilience.
π Race Forecasts & Prediction Markets
WHO IS GOING TO WIN?
Track live statistical models and community forecasts for key primary contests:
[1] Key Election Deadlines & Timeline
- Early In-Person Voting Window: Saturday, July 25 β Sunday, August 2, 2026. (ENDS TODAY at designated regional/downtown early voting sites).
- Election Day (In-Person at your assigned precinct): Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (Polls open 7:00 AM β 8:00 PM). Note: You vote at your regular neighborhood precinct on Election Day, not an early voting center.
- Absentee / Mail Ballot Return Deadline: Must be received by your city clerk by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
[2] Voting Options Explained: Avoid the Confusion
- Option A: Vote Early In-Person (Ends TODAY, Aug 2): Skip lines on Tuesday by casting your ballot in person today at designated early voting locations (such as CAYMC at 2 Woodward Ave, or regional neighborhood vote centers). Look up your site at Michigan Voter Information Center.
- Option B: Vote on Election Day (Tuesday, Aug 4): If you do not vote early today, you must go to your assigned local polling place between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on Tuesday.
- Option C: Mail / Absentee Ballot Drop-Off: DO NOT MAIL YOUR BALLOT NOW. Postal delays will cause it to miss the 8:00 PM deadline. Instead, hand-deliver your completed mail ballot directly to your local clerk's office or drop it into an official secure ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on Election Day.
π Late Registration: Proof of Residency
If you register to vote within 14 days of Election Day, you must show proof of where you live. Documents must have your name and current address. You can show a digital copy of documents.
Acceptable documents include:
- Michigan driverβs license or state ID
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck or government check
- Other government document
β οΈ IN-PERSON VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
You will be asked to show ID when you check in to vote. If you donβt have one, you can still vote. Expect a poll worker to ask you to sign a form before you vote that explains you didnβt have an ID. Your ballot will be included with all others and counted.
Acceptable ID types you can use to check in are:
- Michigan driverβs license or state ID (may be expired)
- Driverβs license or state ID issued by another state
- Federal, state or local government-issued photo ID
- U.S. passport
- Military photo ID
- Photo ID from an educational institution
- Tribal photo ID
π³οΈ Provisional Ballots: Know Your Rights
When to Request One: If your name is missing from the poll book, request a Provisional Ballot. Never leave a polling place without voting.
Cure Period: You have 6 days after Election Day to verify your registration/address with your city clerk to ensure your ballot is tabulated.
Why It Matters: In tight primary races, provisional ballots cured within this 6-day window frequently decide the final winner.
[3] Full Primary Race Breakdown
- U.S. Senate (Statewide Michigan):
- VOTE: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: haley stevens
- 13th Congressional District (U.S. House):
- VOTE: Donavan McKinney (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: shri thanedar
- 1st State Senate District (Detroit & Downriver):
- VOTE: Abraham Aiyash (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: justin onwenu
- 8th State House District (Detroit, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge):
- VOTE: Chris Gilmer-Hill (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponents: helena scott, deanne austin, fedor kinaya
[4] Official Voter Resources
- Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) β Check Status, Sample Ballot & Drop Boxes
- City of Detroit Department of Elections
- Wayne County Clerk Voter Information
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