Current:Home > StocksWhat's on the Michigan ballot for the 2024 primary? Here's what's being voted on today. -AssetTrainer
What's on the Michigan ballot for the 2024 primary? Here's what's being voted on today.
View
Date:2025-04-18 00:12:42
Michiganders of both parties are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the state's 2024 presidential primary Tuesday. The list of who's still competing in the Democratic and Republican primaries is a small one; take a look at a sample ballot below and find out what choices Michigan voters will have.
Though Michigan marks one of the earliest primaries in the presidential nominating schedule and comes earlier than it has in the past few primary cycles, after a change to state law last year, the list of those seeking the nomination in both parties has quickly dwindled.
Here's what to know about who's on the ballot in Michigan as voters make their way to the polls.
Who is on the ballot for the Michigan primary?
On the Democratic side, President Biden will appear on the ballot, along with Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota. Phillips launched a long-shot challenge to Mr. Biden's reelection last year, warning that Democrats were on track to lose to former President Donald Trump. Author Marianne Williamson will also appear on the ballot, although she dropped out of the race earlier this month. According to the Michigan secretary of state, the candidate list was finalized in December.
For Republicans, Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will appear on the ballot, as Haley hopes to make inroads, despite a dominant showing from the former president in each of the early state primaries so far. Pastor Ryan Binkley will also appear on the ballot. And former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will also appear on the ballot, although they've all suspended their campaigns.
On both the Republican and Democratic ballots, voters will also have the option to select "uncommitted," opting not to pledge their support for a particular presidential candidate while still exercising a vote for their political party. With enough uncommitted votes, the party would send delegates to the nominating convention who are not committed to a specific candidate. Among some Democrats, there's been a push to do so in protest of Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
What else is on the ballot for the Michigan primary?
In some areas of the state, local jurisdictions are holding special elections in addition to the presidential primary. There are proposals on local ballots for property taxes, as well as bond issues. Voters can view the proposals in their community along with a sample ballot on the Michigan Department of State website.
Sample ballot for the 2024 Michigan primary
- In:
- Joe Biden
- Donald Trump
- Nikki Haley
- Michigan
Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital based in Washington, D.C.
veryGood! (25829)
Related
- Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
- Barney the purple dinosaur is coming back with a new show — and a new look
- World Meteorological Organization Sharpens Warnings About Both Too Much and Too Little Water
- Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond
- All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
- What Germany Can Teach the US About Quitting Coal
- Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible Costars Give Rare Glimpse Into His Generous On-Set Personality
- Small Nuclear Reactors Would Provide Carbon-Free Energy, but Would They Be Safe?
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- Inside Clean Energy: In South Carolina, a Happy Compromise on Net Metering
Ranking
- Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
- Arizona GOP Rep. Eli Crane says he misspoke when he referred to colored people on House floor
- Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte and Wife Kayla Welcome Baby No. 3
- California’s Strict New Law Preventing Cruelty to Farm Animals Triggers Protests From Big U.S. Meat Producers
- Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
- Kendall Jenner Shares Plans to Raise Future Kids Outside of Los Angeles
- Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 cars with 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
- An Offshore Wind Farm on Lake Erie Moves Closer to Reality, but Will It Ever Be Built?
Recommendation
How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
Are your savings account interest rates terribly low? We want to hear from you
During February’s Freeze in Texas, Refineries and Petrochemical Plants Released Almost 4 Million Pounds of Extra Pollutants
Inflation eased again in January – but there's a cautionary sign
Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
After courtroom outburst, Florida music teacher sentenced to 6 years in prison for Jan. 6 felonies
Extreme Heat Risks May Be Widely Underestimated and Sometimes Left Out of Major Climate Reports
High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty