Voters

Detroit voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 5, for a primary election that includes races for mayor, city council, city clerk and board of police commissioners. Incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run again to pursue a bid for Michigan governor in 2026.

Adults age 50 and older make up the largest proportion of the voting population in Michigan and are often the deciders in elections.

Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as absentee, early voting or voting with a disability.

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AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

As voters prepare for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, AARP Michigan is excited to introduce “Paula,” a new digital tool designed to answer questions about voting in Michigan. This avatar chatbot engages with visitors in nearly any language, providing clear, voice-to-voice responses to questions about voting procedures, who’s on the ballot and more.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a 1-point lead over Harris among voters 50-plus