As Americans cast ballots for the country’s next president, Michigan once again emerged as a crucial battleground in a highly competitive race.
Just across the border from Windsor, Michigan residents turned out in large numbers, with many feeling the weight of what this election could mean for their state — and the nation.
Among the voters at a Royal Oak polling station, Michigan resident Jordan Daniel expressed relief after casting her ballot.
“I could have voted early,” she said. “But it just feels good to come out on Election Day.”
According to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, more than 1.2 million Michiganders opted to vote early.
Daniel suspects issues like women’s rights and immigration are driving her neighbours to the polls.
“This election is important for everyone,” she added.
The Royal Oak polling location in Detroit on Nov. 5, 2024. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor)
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