ELECTIONS

2022 primary election day in Michigan

The Detroit News
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon looks skyward and says "Thanks Dad" as she makes her victory speech at the Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon looks skyward and says "Thanks Dad" as she makes her victory speech at the Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke speaks during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke speaks during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
David Guralnick
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke after conceding the race during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke after conceding the race during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
David Guralnick
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon smiles after winning the Republican primary.
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon smiles after winning the Republican primary.
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Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
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Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
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Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke speaks during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke speaks during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
David Guralnick
"I'm going home and I'm pulling out my fishing gear." Rinke concedes Governor's primary race
"I'm going home and I'm pulling out my fishing gear." Rinke concedes Governor's primary race
David Guralnick
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
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Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon makes her victory speech at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon declares victory at her primary election night party at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids on Aug 2, 2022.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke, left, shakes hands with friend Doug Steen, of Eastpointe, after conceding the election during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke, left, shakes hands with friend Doug Steen, of Eastpointe, after conceding the election during an election night party at The Dow at Dick O' Dow's, in Birmingham, August 2, 2022.
David Guralnick
Haley Stevens speaks at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. on August 2, 2022.
Haley Stevens speaks at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. on August 2, 2022.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Supporters including Haley Stevens' mother, Maria Marcotte, right, celebrate at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Supporters including Haley Stevens' mother, Maria Marcotte, right, celebrate at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Haley Stevens speaks at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. on August 2, 2022.
Haley Stevens speaks at the Haley Stevens election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. on August 2, 2022.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Haley Stevens, center, celebrates with Alyssa Tushman of Bloomfield, left, and Ed Eickhoff of Royal Oak at her election night party at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Haley Stevens, center, celebrates with Alyssa Tushman of Bloomfield, left, and Ed Eickhoff of Royal Oak at her election night party at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Lindsay VanSyckle and her daughter, Harper, 6, of Birmingham listen to Haley Stevens speak at her election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Lindsay VanSyckle and her daughter, Harper, 6, of Birmingham listen to Haley Stevens speak at her election event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Haley Stevens talks with Roger Huff and his mother, Robin Huff, both of Farmington at her primary election night event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Haley Stevens talks with Roger Huff and his mother, Robin Huff, both of Farmington at her primary election night event at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, right, addresses his supporters as his family members (from left) son Koby, daughter Molly, sons Saul and Ben and his wife Mary Freeman after conceding the primary for Michigan's 11th District to Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township.
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, right, addresses his supporters as his family members (from left) son Koby, daughter Molly, sons Saul and Ben and his wife Mary Freeman after conceding the primary for Michigan's 11th District to Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, right, gets a hug from long-time friend, volunteer and supporter Crystal Sanford-Brown of Bloomfield Township Tuesday night after Levin lost the primary for  for Michigan's 11th District. Sanford-Brown has been a long-time campaign volunteer for the Levin family throughout the years.
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, right, gets a hug from long-time friend, volunteer and supporter Crystal Sanford-Brown of Bloomfield Township Tuesday night after Levin lost the primary for for Michigan's 11th District. Sanford-Brown has been a long-time campaign volunteer for the Levin family throughout the years.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Koby Levin, left, and his mother, Mary Freeman,  watch dad and husband, Andy Levin, right, address his campaign supporters, Tuesday night. U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, D-Bloomfield Township, lost a heated primary for Michigan's 11th District against colleague, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township, after redistricting pitted the two against each other.
Koby Levin, left, and his mother, Mary Freeman, watch dad and husband, Andy Levin, right, address his campaign supporters, Tuesday night. U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, D-Bloomfield Township, lost a heated primary for Michigan's 11th District against colleague, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township, after redistricting pitted the two against each other.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, second from right, holds and raises hands with his campaign manager Nicole Bedi, right, and others after conceding a heated primary for Michigan's 11th District against colleague, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township, after redistricting.
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, second from right, holds and raises hands with his campaign manager Nicole Bedi, right, and others after conceding a heated primary for Michigan's 11th District against colleague, Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township, after redistricting.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
GOP candidate for Congress in Michigan's 3rd District, John Gibbs, talks to members of the media outside of the Byron Township Community Center after casting his vote on August 2nd, 2022.
GOP candidate for Congress in Michigan's 3rd District, John Gibbs, talks to members of the media outside of the Byron Township Community Center after casting his vote on August 2nd, 2022.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
Andy Levin's son Ben Levin, left, and his cousin Leah Levin Pensler wait for the program to start at Levin's primary election night party at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac.
Andy Levin's son Ben Levin, left, and his cousin Leah Levin Pensler wait for the program to start at Levin's primary election night party at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Rep. Peter Meijer talks with supporters at his election night watch party at Social House in Grand Rapids. He is running against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District in the GOP primary.
Rep. Peter Meijer talks with supporters at his election night watch party at Social House in Grand Rapids. He is running against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District in the GOP primary.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
Rep. Peter Meijer talks with supporters at his election night watch party at Social House in Grand Rapids. He is running against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District in the GOP primary.
Rep. Peter Meijer talks with supporters at his election night watch party at Social House in Grand Rapids. He is running against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District in the GOP primary.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
GOP candidate for Congress in Michigan's 3rd District, John Gibbs, talks to members of the media outside of the Byron Township Community Center after casting his vote on August 2nd, 2022.
GOP candidate for Congress in Michigan's 3rd District, John Gibbs, talks to members of the media outside of the Byron Township Community Center after casting his vote on August 2nd, 2022.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Rep. Peter Meijer speaks with the media late Tuesday evening at Social House in Grand Rapids. His GOP primary race against John Gibbs in Michigan's new 3rd Congressional District was still undecided at the time.
Katy Batdorff, Special To The Detroit News
One of the City of Detroit election workers waves a red flag for help as they begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
One of the City of Detroit election workers waves a red flag for help as they begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
Mike Garvonic of Macomb County breaks out a bottle of Tudor Dixon wine at her primary election night party in Grand Rapids.
Mike Garvonic of Macomb County breaks out a bottle of Tudor Dixon wine at her primary election night party in Grand Rapids.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Matt DePerno, candidate for Attorney General, attends the Tudor Dixon primary election night party in Grand Rapids.
Matt DePerno, candidate for Attorney General, attends the Tudor Dixon primary election night party in Grand Rapids.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
Sen Rick Jones and wife Charlene chat at Todor Dixon's primary election night event in Grand Rapids.
Sen Rick Jones and wife Charlene chat at Todor Dixon's primary election night event in Grand Rapids.
Dale G. Young, Special To The Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
Christopher Thomas of the City of Detroit Department of Elections answers questions from the media as workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Christopher Thomas of the City of Detroit Department of Elections answers questions from the media as workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
One of the City of Detroit election workers waves a red flag for help as she begins pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in Detroit.
One of the City of Detroit election workers waves a red flag for help as she begins pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
City of Detroit election workers begin pulling absentee ballots out of envelopes and running them through vote-counting tabulators at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit on primary election night in Michigan, August 2, 2022.
Dave Reginek, Special To Detroit News
Savana Brewer, (pink headwrap), of Warren, vote in the 14th precinct at Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Savana Brewer, (pink headwrap), of Warren, vote in the 14th precinct at Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Savana Brewer of Warren, inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 14th precinct at Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Savana Brewer of Warren, inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 14th precinct at Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Low turnout of voters in Warren at the14th, 15 and 16th precinct, Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Low turnout of voters in Warren at the14th, 15 and 16th precinct, Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Low turnout of voters in Warren at the 14th precinct, Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Low turnout of voters in Warren at the 14th precinct, Mckinley Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Warren, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Cara Stefanides, 42, of Roseville, votes in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Cara Stefanides, 42, of Roseville, votes in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
18 yr.old Ashlyn Cumper of Roseville, prepares to vote for the first time as she inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine with the help of poll worker Glenn Pallarito, in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
18 yr.old Ashlyn Cumper of Roseville, prepares to vote for the first time as she inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine with the help of poll worker Glenn Pallarito, in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Voters vote in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Voters vote in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
18 yr.old Ashlyn Cumper of Roseville, prepares to vote for the first time as she inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine with the help of poll worker Glenn Pallarito, in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
18 yr.old Ashlyn Cumper of Roseville, prepares to vote for the first time as she inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine with the help of poll worker Glenn Pallarito, in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Belinda J. Marshall, (r),53, of Roseville, vote in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Belinda J. Marshall, (r),53, of Roseville, vote in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Cara Stefanides, 42, of Roseville, prepares to insert her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Cara Stefanides, 42, of Roseville, prepares to insert her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 5th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Kerri Cumper, 47, of Roseville, inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Kerri Cumper, 47, of Roseville, inserts her ballot in the ballot box tabulator machine after voting in the 4th precinct at Green Elementary School. August 2, 2022, Roseville, MI.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News