
Just over 2 million people voted in Michigan's primary, roughly 160,000 fewer than in 2022. And the share of voting-age residents who cast a ballot on or before Tuesday was 25%—down two percentage points, according to unofficial election results reported by the Michigan Department of State. The chart below shows the voter turnout rate for August primary elections held in Michigan since 1978. While Tuesday's turnout was not exceptional, it was more than 20% ― the average turnout rate in previous years. Michigan's greatest participation rates for an August primary...