Voter turnout for Michigan's midterm election may spike
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Last-ditch efforts are in motion to spur people to the polls on Tuesday. This election, Michigan voters may not need prodding.
The number of absentee ballots issued and returned statewide is up by more than 50 percent from the same point in 2014 — a signal that voter enthusiasm is high. Midterm turnout typically is in the neighborhood of 3.2 million. The state's former longtime elections director estimated 4 million will vote, which would be the highest midterm turnout on a percentage basis in nearly 50 years.