Follow along with live coverage of the Aug. 2 Michigan primary, with regular updates from your local news team at the Livingston Daily. Bookmark this page, or click refresh in your browser window for the most up-to-date local results in real time as votes are tallied across Livingston County.
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Hi from Jennifer, Livingston Daily reporter
Updated 4:30 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Hello! It’s me, Jennifer Eberbach, that reporter who’s usually running around Livingston County covering business news. I’m putting on my election reporter hat today and will watch polls throughout the night to bring you the most up-to-date results on Livingston County.
If you see something you want to share you can reach me at jeberbach@livingstondaily.com. You can follow live updates here as results are recorded beginning at 8 p.m. Hit refresh in your browser window, or bookmark and reload this link to ensure you have the most updated version.
— Jennifer Eberbach, Livingston Daily reporter
Report voter intimidation or harassment to election protection hotline
Updated 4:15 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Voter intimidation is illegal and wrong, even for election challengers and poll watchers. If you witness or experience any harassment or coercion in your polling place, contact the nonpartisan election protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
— LCP staff reports
Voters focused on governor’s race, election integrity, abortion
Updated 4:00 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Many voters are focused on the results of the governor’s race today. Some, in particular, are especially concerned about the future of abortion rights in Michigan.
Stuart Schluckebier, who lives in Brighton, said abortion is the most important issue to him this election. Other voters who walked into the polls said government being a “disaster” is what brought them out to vote today.
However, Stacey Smith of Brighton said that it’s always important to vote, and that’s the reason she went today. “I always come and vote,” she said. Other voters in Howell, though, expressed distaste for the electoral process, saying they don’t trust the integrity of elections any more.
Follow live updates here as results are recorded beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Hit refresh in your browser window, or bookmark and reload this link to ensure you have the most recently updated version.
— Sophia Lada, Livingston Daily breaking news reporter
Howell precincts seeing consistent flow of voters
Updated 3:30 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
As of this afternoon, Howell’s precinct 1 and 2 polling site, located at the Livingston Educational Service Center, had received 315 ballots: 137 in precinct 2 and 178 in precinct 1, not including absentee ballots.
Katherine Wells, the chairperson for Precinct 2, said today has been slow, consistent and manageable. Peggy Gerrits, the chairperson for Precinct 1, said it has been pretty slow today.
Follow live updates here as results are recorded beginning at 8 p.m. Hit refresh in your browser window, or bookmark and reload this link to ensure you have the most recently updated version.
— Sophia Lada, Livingston Daily reporter
Election Day photo gallery
Updated 3:00 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Check out these images of Michigan primary voters from around Livingston County, and refresh for new images throughout the day. See below, or click here.
— Gillis Benedict, Livingston Daily staff photographer
Things have been slow at polls in Brighton
Updated 2:30 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
In the city of Brighton, precincts 3 and 4 at the Brighton Educational Community Center have been quiet: Precinct 3 had 78 ballots cast at 1:45 p.m., and Precinct 4 had 59. Megan Bryan, the chairperson for the 3rd precinct, said a lot voters do absentee balloting.
“It will be much busier in November,” she said. On the other side of the gym, Patty Thomas, the chairperson for precinct 4, sat at her table. “Everyone is being kind and friendly,” she said.
Follow live updates here as results are recorded beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Hit refresh in your browser window, or bookmark and reload this link to ensure you have the most recently updated version.
— Sophia Lada, Livingston Daily reporter
It’s Election Day, here are easy answers to your FAQ
Updated 2 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Everyone has questions, we’ve got answers. Here are some Election Day FAQ:
- Is it true I can register the day of the election? Yes, you may register in person on Aug. 2 until 8 p.m. however it must be at your local clerk’s office and not at an individual polling place. Click here for more information.
- Can I still vote absentee in this election? Yes, you can — ballots must be received by your local clerk no later than 8 p.m. today.
- What will my ballot look like? Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to view a sample ballot, based on your home address.
— Veronica Bolanos, Livingston Daily news assistant
A look at national opinion polling 100 days before the midterms
Updated 1:00 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll shows Democrats with a narrow advantage over Republicans on the congressional ballot, 44%-40%, a bit better than the 40%-40% split they scored in June. But gloom about the nation’s economy and its politics still pose big hurdles for Democratic hopes of avoiding significant losses in November. Read the full story here.
— USA TODAY staff reports
Follow along here for live updates on the Aug. 2 primary
Updated 12 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Today is Election Day! And your local news team at the Livingston Daily will provide live coverage throughout the day, including:
- News and photo galleries from the polls
- Live updates as results start coming in at 8 p.m. ET
Bookmark this page, and click refresh throughout the day tomorrow to stay up-to-date.
— Livingston Daily staff reports
Polls open across much of Michigan; follow our live updates
Updated 7 a.m. ET Aug. 2, 2022
Across Livingston County, voters will select which candidates will appear on the November ballot for various races in the state legislature, county board and more. In addition, several municipalities will decide on millage proposals today. Among them:
- Cohoctah Township
- Green Oak Charter Township
- Hamburg Township
- Handy Township
- Howell Township
READ MORE:Here’s what you need to know before going to the polls on Aug. 2
Livingston Daily staff will provide live updates to this blog throughout the day to keep you informed on Livingston County’s competitive local races. Bookmark this page and click refresh to stay up-to-date.
— Sophia Lada, Livingston Daily reporter
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