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What time do Michigan polls open and close for the 2024 primary? Key voting hours to know
Washington — The 2024 presidential race heads to Michigan Tuesday, which is holding its primary for both Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday. Voters in Michigan have had a number of options available to cast their ballots, with both absentee and in-person early voting opportunities, and on Election Day, polls will be also be open.
For those who didn’t request an absentee ballot and missed the early voting period, here’s what to know about the hours when you can vote.
Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are the major Republican candidates in Michigan’s GOP primary, and President Biden does not have a major primary challenger in the Democratic contest. But Mr. Biden faces some headwinds here: many in the large community of Arab and Muslim Americans in Michigan who voted for him in 2020 oppose the president’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war. They’re hoping to send a message to him that they’re unhappy with U.S. support for Israel in the conflict with Gaza by voting “uncommitted” during the primary.
In late December, the Michigan Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a group of voters in the state who sought to challenge Trump’s candidacy under the Constitution’s “insurrection clause.”
Full voting hours: When do polls open for 2024 Michigan primary voting?
Polling locations open at 7 a.m. on Election Day.
Before voting, the Michigan Secretary of State’s office recommends checking that your polling place hasn’t moved and that your registration status is current. Bringing a valid photo ID is also recommended.
When do polls close for 2024 Michigan primary voting?
Polling locations close at 8 p.m., but voters who are in line by that time and have not yet filled out their ballot are still allowed to vote.
When will we know results of the 2024 Michigan primary?
The results will start to trickle in after polls close at 8 p.m. CBS News will not characterize or project the outcome of the race before then.
A spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State told CBS News that unofficial results are expected by 12 p.m. Wednesday.
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Washington — President Biden on Monday sent a letter to congressional Democrats saying that he is “firmly committed” to staying in the race and making clear that he wouldn’t be running again if he “did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024.”
Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week after a July 4 recess, which came as questions about Mr. Biden’s ability to serve another term roiled the political sphere following a disastrous debate performance last month. A slow leak of Democratic lawmakers have since called on Mr. Biden to step aside from the race. But the president has been clear that he will not drop out.
In the letter, the president cited the votes he received in the primaries so far, saying “the voters of the Democratic Party have voted,” and selected him as their presumptive nominee.
Mr. Biden said the question of “how to move forward” had been aired for more than a week, saying it’s “time for it to end.”
“We have 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election,” he said. “Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us.”
This is a breaking story. It will be updated.
Ed O’Keefe contributed to this report.
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