Early voting for Michigan's August 6 primary election began on July 27, marking the first major statewide election since voters approved a 2022 ballot initiative mandating at least nine days of early voting. Despite some initial technical issues with electronic pollbooks, voting continued using secure offline procedures. Turnout on the first day was lower than expected in several locations, including Lansing and Metro Detroit. Early voting is designed to offer flexibility and convenience, allowing voters to cast their ballots in-person at designated sites before Election Day. The early voting period runs through August 4, with locations mandated to be open for at least eight hours each day. This initiative aims to enhance voter participation and streamline the election process ahead of the November general election.