Michigan Sees High Absentee Voting Turnout Ahead of Election

As the Nov. 5 election approaches, voter turnout is notable in both British Columbia and Michigan. In Nanaimo, nearly one-third of registered voters have participated in advance voting, with Ladysmith-Oceanside and Nanaimo-Lantzville ranking among the top ten ridings in British Columbia for advance ballots cast. In Michigan, over 670,000 absentee ballots have been returned, representing approximately 31% of the 2.1 million requested ballots, although this is slightly lower than the 34% reported at the same point in the 2020 election. Local clerks in Michigan emphasize the importance of absentee voting options, allowing voters to request ballots online or vote in person during early voting starting October 26. Voters are encouraged to return their ballots promptly to ensure they count, with various methods available for ballot submission. This year's voting process reflects ongoing changes to increase accessibility, such as early voting and no-excuse absentee ballot requests.