LIVE BLOG: Michigan Primary 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Polls are now closed across Michigan. Votes are being tallied after voters decided who will represent their party in several races, including the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Senator Debbie Stabenow.

To find up-to-date election results, click here.

12:00 AM

Both the skies and the election results are becoming clearer as we head into Wednesday. More votes are being counted across Michigan, but we're keeping an eye on one ballot measure out of Jackson County that's been slow to come in, and separated so far by only a few hundred votes.

Voters in Jackson County are seemingly split over a proposed public safety millage that would pave the way for a new jail to be built. Your neighborhood reporter in Jackson Olivia Pageau spoke with neighbors there about the issue last week.

Right now, with 58 percent reporting, the "No" votes are up by roughly four percent.

To keep track of the latest results in this race, click here.

11:00 PM

We're getting more numbers in from the state house races in Michigan.

In District 77, Democrat incumbent Emily Dievendorf holds strong with 65 percent of the vote, but that is with only 15 percent of the votes in. Angela Matthews is more than 400 votes behind at this time.

On the Republican side with 28 percent of the votes in, Cady Ness-Smith is up by 30 percent over Julie DeRose.

For District 76 Republicans, Andy Shaver has a commanding lead over Peter Jones with 82 percent of the votes reported.

In District 78, we have 69 percent of the votes in. Gina Johnsen is leading Jon Rocha by more than 50 percent.

To get a closer look at those results, click here.

10:00 PM

Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers react to their primary victories on social media.

9:45 PM

Elissa Slotkin speaks shortly after becoming the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate race in Michigan. She says her focus will be on jobs and bringing down the cost of living.

For her full remarks, click here.

9:30 PM

Mike Rogers secures victory in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she expects voter turnout for this election to be somewhere around two million, which is average for an August primary. Benson spoke from the Detroit Pistons Performance Center in Detroit tonight, emphasizing that votes will be counted safely and securely.

You can watch her full remarks here.

Meanwhile, several township races are getting called. To view election results, click here.

9:15 PM

NOW: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is speaking about tonight's primary.

Fox 47 is tracking several State House primaries tonight…

In District 76, Andy Shaver has 85 percent of the vote, with 47 percent of those votes in. Peter Jones has more than 14 percent.

It’s still early in District 77 with just three percent of votes in, but incumbent Emily Dievendorf is up 30 percent over Angela Matthews. There’s four percent of the vote in on the Republican side, it shows Cady Ness-Smith and Julie DeRose less than ten votes apart at this time.

It’s also pretty early in District 78, with just five percent of the vote in. Gina Johnsen has 71 percent, and Jon Rocha has 28 percent of the votes.

We're waiting to hear from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tonight. She's expected to speak about the results within the hour.

9:00 PM

Michigan's U.S. Senate race is seemingly set.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers are both projected to be the winners of their respective primaries tonight.

For the latest election results, click here.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is expected to hold a press conference within the hour to talk about today's election.

8:45 PM

Neighborhood reporter Larry Wallace discusses the U.S. Senate race from Mike Rogers' election night party.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is expected to hold a press conference within the hour to talk about today's election.

8:30 PM

In the race to be the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Rep. Elissa Slotkin has an early, yet commanding lead over Hill Harper. With 14 percent of the vote in, Slotkin has more than 96,000 votes. Harper has more than 34,000.

On the Republican side with eight percent of the vote in, Mike Rogers has more than 45,000 votes. Justin Amash trails with just over 7,000 votes.

Track the latest election results here.

8:00 pm

Polls in our neighborhoods have closed.

6:30 PM

You have less than two hours to go vote in the primary. If you’re not registered, you can still vote as long as you arrive at your city or township clerk’s office by 8 p.m.

You’ll need to bring proof of residency with you. That can be one of the following:

• Michigan driver’s license or state ID card
• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Paycheck or government check
• Other government document
• College or university records

After registering, you can vote using an absent voter ballot at the same office.
As a reminder, you must meet the following requirements to vote:

• Must be a Michigan resident and a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 18 years or older
• Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You’ll be able to cast your ballot as long as you’re in line by 8 p.m.
5:00 PM

Jackson neighborhood reporter Olivia Pageau discusses the Jackson County Jail Millage, and what it could mean for neighbors.

Three hours left until polls close.

4:00 PM

State Capitol reporter Alonna Johnson gives a rundown of the candidates in the 77th district race.

Michiganders are out voting today across the state. If you're planning to vote, polls are open until 8 p.m.

Reporter Larry Wallace provides insight on the U.S. Senate race.

Jackson reporter Darius Udrys spoke with the candidates for Jackson County Sheriff.

2:30 PM

It's a cloudy day in Michigan but the message is clear: candidates want to see a big turnout. Polls are set to close at 8 p.m. and candidates across the ballot are spending the afternoon urging neighbors to get out and vote.

6 AM

Voters in our neighborhoods are heading to the polls to vote in Michigan's primary election. Candidates from today's races will face off in the general election in November.

U.S. Senate

Senator Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. The seat will be up for grabs

• Hill Harper (D)
• Elissa Slotkin (D)
• Justin Amash (R)
• Sherry O’Donnell (R)
• Mike Rogers (R)

76th District Representative in State Legislature

• Peter Jones of Lansing (R)
• Andy Shaver of Charlotte (R)

Incumbent Angela Witwer (D) will run against the Republican nominee.

77th District Representative in State Legislature

• Emily E. Dievendorf (D - Incumbent) of Lansing 
• Angela Matthews of Lansing (D)
• Julie L. DeRose of DeWitt (R)
• Cady Ness-Smith of Eagle (R)

78th District Representative in State Legislature

• Gina Johnsen of Odessa (R - Incumbent))
• Jon Rocha of Hastings (R)

Christine M. Terpening (D) will run against the Republican nominee.
Jackson County Public Safety Millage

The millage is for building a brand new jail at the Chanter Road facility in Jackson, with neighbors paying the cost. The millage would cost those who own a $100,000 home about $45 per year.

To see what is on your ballot, click here

To find your precinct, click here

Things to know when heading to the polls:

• Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.  You can vote if you are in line by 8:00 p.m. at your polling place. 
• Must be 18 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Must be a Michigan resident for at least 30 days  
• Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison 
• Will be asked to show a form of ID.  If you don’t have one, you will be asked to sign an affidavit explaining you don’t have an ID 

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