Michiganders for Civic Resilience

No matter the outcome, we are all Michiganders. We believe in being good neighbors, drinking Vernors for tummy aches and saying "Ope!" when you sneak right past someone. None of that will change. Let's stay committed to making our great state better and better, together.

As we head into the final hours of voting, Michiganders for Civic Resilience wants to thank our election workers, elected officials and voters who have contributed to a smooth process today. Let's finish strong! And remember, as long as you are in line by 8:00PM, you will be able to vote.

If you run into any issues voting today, call 866-OUR-VOTE for help!

Happy Election Day, Michigan! Remember: Polls open at 7:00AM and close at 8:00PM. As long as you are in line to vote (or drop off your ballot to the clerk's office or drop box) by 8:00PM, your vote will count!

As of today, 43.9% of registered voters in Michigan have already cast their ballots! Our republic is strongest when every voice is heard. Tomorrow, November 5th, is the last day to vote! You can vote at your local polling location from 7:00AM-8:00PM. You can also return your absentee ballot at any time BEFORE 8:00PM to your local clerk's office or any official drop box. If you still need to register, you must do so at your local clerk's office. If you are unsure, visit https://lnkd.in/gf6qu7YV for more information. Go Vote!

Michiganders for Civic Resilience shares the following statement regarding the act of political violence in St. Clair Shores:

When the voting stops at 8:00 PM on Election Night, that's when the processing of all the results (and the absentee ballots dropped off just before the end of voting that will still need to be tabulated) starts. Please read this article for more details on why our election results will not be immediate, and why that's normal. https://lnkd.in/e9XUEyPx

MCR was proud to co-sponsor the Michigan Faith Leaders for Democracy Convening along with Undivided & Faith ESRN! We know our religious leaders are trusted messengers when it comes to spreading truth & accuracy about elections. We also know their ability to implore us to act on our better angels & their leadership will be vital in keeping the peace. Thank you to everyone who participated in both our Detroit & Grand Rapids locations. And special thank you to our keynote speaker, Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez!

Absentee ballots take time to securely process and count. To ensure timely results, many states allow clerks a week or more to process absentee ballots prior to Election Day. For example, Florida allows clerks to process absentee ballots for one month before an election. In Michigan, cities and townships with a population of 5,000 residents or more may establish an Absentee Voter Counting Board (AVCB) to process and tabulate absentee ballots during any of the eight days before an election between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Cities and townships, regardless of population, can establish an AVCB to process and tabulate absentee ballots on the Monday before an election between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/dpqwzS_W

We applaud the Michigan Secretary of State’s efforts to ensure our elections are safe and secure. In America, only citizens can register, vote, and have their vote counted in federal and state elections. Michigan has legal checks and balances to ensure only citizens vote and this is a clear example of those the system working.   Read more about their efforts: https://lnkd.in/e9PNXHkU