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October 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2020
Contact: Press@michigan.gov
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Marched to Polls & Voted Early in Detroit to Highlight Voting Locations Across the City
DETROIT, Mich. – Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II cast his 2020 General Election ballot early to highlight 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes across Detroit.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist dropped his sealed absentee ballot at the City of Detroit Department of Elections office near Detroit’s Virginia Park to encourage voters and help spread awareness to thousands of newly eligible and young citizens in the city and across Michigan on how to take advantage of early voting options ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
“For every voter in Michigan, voting early is your right, and we want every Detroiter to know that no matter where you live or what your circumstances are, you have more options than ever before to make a difference in this election,” Lt. Governor Gilchrist said. “With 23 satellite voting locations and 30 ballot drop-boxes standing by to receive your absentee ballot between now and Election Day, make your voting plan today, and make sure that your voice is heard.”
Starting now until Election Day, the Detroit satellite offices will be open:
More information on early voting, registration and other options in the City of Detroit is available here: https://detroitvotes2020.org/votecenter/
A full list of satellite offices is available here: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/elections
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