WEST MICHIGAN — Stay with FOX 17 for coverage of Election Day across West Michigan.
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6:49 p.m.
Now hearing, he only plans to speak if he's declared the winner. Currently up in four states. https://t.co/j34PUqKC5R
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 6, 2020
6:27 p.m.
Updated #Elections2020 numbers for #Pennsylvania, #Georgia, #Arizona, #Nevada. https://t.co/pVUgPQ7if9
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 6, 2020
5:37 p.m.
Can confirm: Kent County went especially smooth https://t.co/ij32ag6Adt
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 6, 2020
4:31 p.m.
This is accurate. Just heard from a republican state representative. #Michigan #Elections2020 https://t.co/hdmSyMHDv8
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 6, 2020
4:18 p.m.
The process of canvassing all votes cast across the county has begun and is expected to take a full 2 weeks to complete.
SEE MORE: Process of canvassing votes expected to take 2 weeks in Kent County
9:05 a.m.
Joe Biden is now leading the count in Pennsylvania.https://t.co/Kbmm3gyg3C
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) November 6, 2020
8:41 a.m.
It's a tight race to the White House, razor thin margins remain in Georgia after former Vice President Joe Biden took the lead by roughly 900 votes in the peach state Friday morning.
SEE MORE: Waiting on Georgia votes and the likelihood of a stalemate
7:34 a.m.
Boss: "Brody, your in charge of elections & mapping..."
— Brody Carter (@CarterFox17) November 6, 2020
Me: .......#elections2020 #Michigan https://t.co/N5WR56MD1j
7:20 a.m.
Live updates: Biden continues to lead as vote count continues in battleground stateshttps://t.co/6YfKJJEKXy
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) November 6, 2020
6:20 a.m. - Friday, November 6
Pres. Trump has tweeted 32 times since the polls closed. Twitter has applied disclaimers to 13 of them.https://t.co/SD7uphwF17
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) November 6, 2020
11:17 p.m.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the projected winner in Michigan and on his path to victory he managed to flip battleground Kent County.
SEE MORE: Joe Biden's win in Kent County shouldn't come as a surprise
8:38 p.m.
Local leaders in Grand Rapids believe high Black voter turnout helped Michigan and Kent County flip to blue.
SEE MORE: Black community sees high voter turnout; local official says “I felt a new energy”
7:39 p.m.
Thursday evening President Trump claimed that voter fraud was rampant in Michigan, saying that ballots were being illegally brought into Detroit's voting center at 4 a.m., likely referring to a video that's since gone viral claiming that ballots were being snuck into the center using a red wagon.
That claim has since been debunked.
SEE MORE: Trump gives baseless claim that there was voter fraud in Detroit during press briefing
6:02 P.M.
Republicans will continue to hold the majority in Michigan’s state House following Tuesday’s election.
SEE MORE: Republicans continue majority in Michigan's state House
5:19 p.m.
Celebrating his reelection, Sen. Gary Peters is pledging to fight for Democratic values and be bipartisan in his second term while saying it is “sad” and “pathetic” that Republican challenger John James refuses to concede defeat.
SEE MORE: Peters says James' refusal to concede election 'pathetic'
3:49 p.m.
From the #Michigan SOS: "Ballots of voters who have died are rejected in Michigan, even if the voter cast an absentee ballot and then died before Election Day... https://t.co/I1loPjFzmc
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
3:48 p.m.
The race for Sheriff in Kalamazoo County was a nail-biter, but it ended in re-election for Sheriff Richard Fuller.
SEE MORE: Sheriff Richard Fuller re-elected for fourth term in Kalamazoo County
3:22 p.m.
Republican Senate candidate John James says there is enough evidence to call for an investigation into the fairness of the election in Michigan.
SEE MORE: John James calls for investigation into election in Michigan
2:45 p.m.
More than 5.5 million people voted in Michigan’s presidential election — the most ever and the highest percentage of voting-age residents to cast a ballot in 60 years.
SEE MORE: Record 5.5M voted in Michigan; highest turnout % in 60 years
1:32 p.m.
#BREAKING: Michigan and Georgia judges dismiss President Trump's claims to stop voting and the lawsuits he filed. #Elections2020
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
1:24 p.m.
#BREAKING: Votes in Nevada could take another week. #Elections2020 https://t.co/T63Xf74HdF
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
12:11 p.m.
President Trump's legal team argued in the Michigan Court of Claims Thursday that Republican election challengers were denied "meaningful access" to the process of adjudicating disputed ballots.
SEE MORE: WATCH: Donald Trump's ballot requests denied in Michigan Court of Claims
8:02 a.m.
REMINDER: A quick google search may likely prove what you think to be true is a lie. Stop believing everything you read on social media. Also, stop spreading the false info without checking it yourself. #SharpieGate #MissingBallots #ElectionResults2020 #Elections2020
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
6:03 a.m.
President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states by filing lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia.
SEE MORE: 2020 Race: Lawsuits, recounts, and five remaining states
5:58 a.m. - Thursday, November 5
We got a several calls and emails as to why our election results did not match up with the state's secretary of state website.
SEE MORE: Video: SOS Election website results delayed
10:41 p.m.
As results are reported, the Secretary of State says they are the last site to check for up-to-date results.
SEE MORE: SOS: State site results delay not an indication of fraud
10:21 p.m.
We’ve gotten a lot of calls about this.
— Doug Reardon (@ReardonReports) November 5, 2020
The SoS page is the LAST place #’s are updated. There are administrative steps that take a while before county numbers are added to the site.
It’a in no way indicative of fraud #ElectionResults2020 #Michigan @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/zzfeoDs1hF
SEE MORE: MI SOS Office: State site results delay not an indication of fraud
10:14 p.m.
Read their statements here:https://t.co/jbSJIU4yFa
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) November 5, 2020
SEE MORE: Whitmer, Gilchrist respond to Michigan election results
10 p.m.
9:31 p.m.
NEW: Vote counting for the most part is now wrapped up statewide. @FOX17 https://t.co/ztIb6LQ0YB
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
SEE MORE: Benson calls Trump lawsuit 'frivolous,' says election was secure, accurate as vote counting wraps up
8:43 p.m.
#BREAKING: @SenGaryPeters elected to another six years and is claiming victory in an email to FOX 17.
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
Still waiting to hear from @JohnJamesMI campaign, but at last check a spokesperson told me, "we dispute the integrity of the process in Wayne County." #Michigan #Elections2020 pic.twitter.com/MvX5QekgTz
8:30 p.m.
8:27 p.m.
REMINDER: #Michigan deadline for final canvass (confirming votes) is 11/23.
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
County Boards of Canvassers review each poll book and paperwork from every precinct in every jurisdiction within counties, those are then submitted to state for final certification. #Elections2020
8 p.m.
Another example: In the 2018 race for Governor, Gretchen Whitmer won the county by 4 points. https://t.co/c4AS9F0E7W
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
7:52 p.m.
Peter Meijer officially announces victory in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District: https://t.co/TIFmr7zI8a
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
7:46 p.m.
MATH: Joe Biden's win in #Michigan is nearly 11x higher than Trump's win over Clinton in 2016. #Elections2020 pic.twitter.com/TYUiiUru85
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
7:45 p.m.
A group is marching in the streets of downtown Grand Rapids, Mich right now...chanting “Black Lives Matter” and “This is what Democracy looks like.” @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/tDp4WASF9A
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
7:37 p.m.
Biden taking Kent County shouldn’t be a surprise if you’ve watched trends in the area
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
Internal polls from local congressional candidates had Biden leading ahead of the election.
Large turnout in GR and Trump underperforming in areas he dominated back in ‘16 paved the way @FOX17
7:26 p.m.
Here’s the 2016 numbers: Democrats made a huge swing in Kent County, Mich to turn it blue in 2020. @JoeBiden got roughly 50,000 more votes than Hillary Clinton did.@FOX17 pic.twitter.com/7ySuDJFRVv
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
7:24 p.m.
#BREAKING: Joe Biden wins Kent County, #Michigan, which includes Grand Rapids, by 21,000 votes. Trump won it in 2016 by more than 9,000.
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 5, 2020
Biden wins Michigan by nearly 120,000 - where Trump is now suing. The president won the state by just under 11,000 in 2016. #Elections2020 pic.twitter.com/IhDpxIA4sn
7:18 p.m.
Democratic Party nominees will be in the majority at the Michigan Supreme Court for the first time since 2010. https://t.co/I58cwsSrs7
— FOX 17 (@FOX17) November 5, 2020
7:16 p.m.
And the count is in... 100% of all votes are counted in Kent County. Unofficial results show Joe Biden wins here by 21,000+ votes, 2x the margin President Trump won here in 2016. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/ivR1LwDkNX
— Angeline McCall (@angelinemcccall) November 5, 2020
7:11 p.m.
Unofficial results with 100% Reporting in Kent County, Mich.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 5, 2020
Joe Biden won Kent County by more than 20k votes (Trump won by about 10k in 2016) @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/hEW8vEBmZC
6:47 p.m.
SHARPIES. WORK. ON. VOTING. MACHINES.
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 4, 2020
Stop believing the lies in #Arizona & #Michigan.
When asked if votes weren't being counted, @JocelynBenson office says, "That is false. Blue or black sharpie is perfectly acceptable. Those ballots will be counted." #ELECTION2020
6:26 p.m.
Sign up to work future elections at https://t.co/P5Db6qdgwH and click "Election Inspectors". In Kent County we have 3-4 elections every year. #KentCountyVotes https://t.co/nSrBkTeRUt
— Lisa Posthumus Lyons (@KentCountyClerk) November 4, 2020
6:18 p.m.
Paw Paw Township Supervisor Donald Stull said the line remained steadily long all day and into the evening even after the polls closed.https://t.co/HtHr4H7Yx3
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 4, 2020
6:03 p.m.
@MichiganUnited and Justice for Black Lives holding “Count Every Vote” rally at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown GR // @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/dZD0SfxcWI
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 4, 2020
6:03 p.m.
“If you’re concerned about the voting process, guess what? you can get involved!”
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp tells @MichaelMartinGR. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/tQrBGPbkXT
6 p.m.
@MichiganUnited holds presser about election and their intent in making sure every vote is counted. // @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/Kp0uy5fOzl
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 4, 2020
6 p.m.
Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp addresses media says all absentee votes have now been tabulated and are in process of being adjudicated, securely transferred to the county, “still a few more hours of work left.” @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/BgroG6qSR5
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
5:55 p.m.
BREAKING: City of Grand Rapids has finished counting the remaining absentee ballots https://t.co/NR23fI23NV
— Michael E Martin (@MichaelMartinGR) November 4, 2020
5:20 p.m.
Michigan is blue. Historic voter turnout in Detroit is what likely led to the flip.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
4:48 p.m.
Joe Biden wins Michigan, FOX News projects.
SEE MORE: Joe Biden wins Michigan, FOX News projects
4:39 p.m.
Michigan is blue. Historic voter turnout in Detroit is what likely led to the flip.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
4:23 p.m.
If Biden holds leads in Arizona and Nevada he will likely be the next President of the United States
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
4:22 p.m.
Election officials just told us they may not be done counting the ballots until tomorrow in #Kalamazoo . It’s still up in the air but they said they still have many to count. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/ZbSgu2cVlQ
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 4, 2020
4:18 p.m.
CNN is calling Michigan for Joe Biden
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
4:14 p.m.
And the Secretary of State quickly responds: https://t.co/6RRVCcz9ab
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
4:09 p.m.
3:59 p.m.
As Americans await the results of the election, some areas in west Michigan are still finishing the count including Kalamazoo.
SEE MORE: City of Kalamazoo is still counting absentee ballots
3:41 p.m.
Lisa sets the record straight on sharpie concerns https://t.co/CT7kfwjHAq
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
3:23 p.m.
It's a historic election. But the counting process isn't exactly making history for its speed.
SEE MORE: Constitutional law expert explains voting count process
2:51 p.m.
From the AG office: not been served yet. https://t.co/lm664CA8se
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
2:39 p.m.
NEW: Trump campaign is filing a lawsuit in Michigan to halt vote counting.https://t.co/tbVyNyEsZ5
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
2:24 p.m.
Joe Biden wins Wisconsin.
SEE MORE: Joe Biden wins Wisconsin
12:20 p.m.
Secretary Jocelyn Benson held a news conference Wednesday to address updates and concerns surrounding the counting process for the 2020 election.
SEE MORE: WATCH: 100K votes to be counted, Secretary Benson says
12:19 p.m.
Elections staffers are busy Wednesday continuing the process of tabulating the 85,000+ absentee ballots cast in Grand Rapids.
SEE MORE: Thousands of absentee ballots still being counted in Grand Rapids
12:17 p.m.
MIRS calls race for Meijer in #MI03
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
There are still ballots being counted in GR, could be a little longer till we hear an official concession/victory speech. https://t.co/s2i3Ko9nSV
12:12 p.m.
The counting of absentee ballots continues in Grand Rapids. pic.twitter.com/sdjIGORktA
— Jim Sutton (@JimSuttonPhotog) November 4, 2020
11:44 a.m.
There are 100,000 votes left to be counted in Michigan.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
Grand Rapids is included in that @FOX17
11:13 a.m.
Guess that bellwether talk about Kent County wasn’t too farfetched
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
We’re still waiting for totals as anticipated, but things are tightening up.https://t.co/55RF5bQpfD
10:40 a.m.
Michigan
(88% of precints reporting)
Joe Biden: 2,525,389 (49%)
Donald Trump: 2,509,601 (49%)
9:06 a.m.
After a clear lead throughout the morning, @POTUS has lost his grip on the mitten state.. @JoeBiden is now leading votes in #Michigan.
— Brody Carter (@CarterFox17) November 4, 2020
5:15 a.m.
5:11 a.m.
RT @FOX17: Track election results at this site, constantly updated:https://t.co/5vB9fT84sm
— FOX 17 Traffic (@FOX17Traffic) November 4, 2020
2:21 a.m.
12:42 a.m. - Wednesday, November 4
11:48 p.m.
City of Grand Rapids announced 66% voter turnout @FOX17
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
11:25 p.m.
“At the end of the day, it’s about the values that I hold as a conservative”
— Angeline McCall (@angelinemcccall) November 4, 2020
10:50 p.m.
Something to keep in mind tonight. #Election2020 https://t.co/66aXeSx5DP
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 4, 2020
10:23 p.m.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson delivers an update on Election Night.
10:20 p.m.
Interesting but not surprising this year: 50% of the votes are in here in Kent County and more than half of those were straight party tickets @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/qKfjrhoH2r
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
9:46 p.m.
Republican hopeful Peter Meijer says he’s proud of all the work he and his campaign have done. And are happy with the early numbers being reported by precincts pic.twitter.com/MZSwHelQvl
— Angeline McCall (@angelinemcccall) November 4, 2020
9:40 p.m.
Sweet Home! https://t.co/yopetUjOZY
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 4, 2020
9:35 p.m.
The U.S. Postal Service said it could not meet a federal judge's deadline to sweep processing centers for undelivered mail-in ballots, arguing that doing so would disrupt its Election Day operations. https://t.co/MyWmreU6x0
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 4, 2020
9:14 p.m.
Here’s a quick look at the line in Paw Paw Township - Voters say they’re waiting 2-3 hours.
— Marisa Oberle (@marisa_oberleTV) November 4, 2020
The county clerk says, to the best of her knowledge, there are no issues. She says it’s due to high turnout and cleaning precautions due to COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/9agO6fX150
8:58 p.m.
8:58 p.m.
Good news for ALL Michiganders! https://t.co/MCUhLm8bLL
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 4, 2020
8:14 p.m.
#HAPPENING: Voters in Paw Paw are waiting an upwards of two hours to cast their ballots in this year's election.https://t.co/vDtfYBQfvl
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 4, 2020
8:12 p.m.
Scholten says ‘we are on the brink of making history’ @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/wG2m3Iyv8Z
— Angeline McCall (@angelinemcccall) November 4, 2020
8:11 p.m.
7:55 p.m.
Voters in Paw Paw waited an upwards of two hours to cast their ballots in this year's presidential election.
SEE MORE: Two hour wait to cast ballot in Paw Paw isn't deterring voters
7:54 p.m.
Just saw a woman hustle through this revolving door in the Kent County building, to drop off her ballot before 8:00 pm.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 4, 2020
As long as you are In line before 8:00 o’clock you can register and vote. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/FDaO4Jgmgj
6:51
When someone reported trouble at a polling place in Warren, local police were not expecting to find opposing campaign supporters singing together.
SEE MORE: "Good Trouble" tweets AG Nessel as voters sing at polls
6:50 p.m.
Voters in #PawPaw are waiting around two hours to cast their ballots. The line is wrapped around the township building and then down and around the block. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/Jm6mFYg2Zt
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 3, 2020
6:42 p.m.
Here’s a line in the Kent County building, all these people are same day registering to vote.@FOX17 pic.twitter.com/H3uxoNfh7O
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
6:26 p.m.
You were awesome as usual my friend @FOX17Zach #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #ElectionDay https://t.co/hz4vkuN2v7
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 3, 2020
6:22 p.m.
When Michael DeVries arrived at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Tuesday morning to vote, he and his family took one look at the long line snaking through the parking lot and decided to return home.
SEE MORE: Long lines not deterring voters in Dorr Township
6:11 p.m.
Here’s a look at the 9th floor of City Hall in Grand Rapids - Voters say it’s taking 45 minutes to an hour to make it here.
— Marisa Oberle (@marisa_oberleTV) November 3, 2020
Precinct supervisor says it starting picking up after 1 p.m. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/N2F7RQcuyc
6:08 p.m.
3.1 million absentee ballots returned statewide, a quarter million of which in Kent County alone.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
GR among Detroit and Ann Arbor for cities with most same-day registrations.
We are in downtown GR where absentee ballots are being processed and counted.
Updates on @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/A3up3XGMpp
5:38 p.m.
"Given the volume that we’ve seen in the precincts, I think we are looking towards a historic turnout with today’s election."
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 3, 2020
Voters in Portage are on track to break turnout records with half of registered voters voting absentee ahead of Election Day.https://t.co/tMAsVniAF7
5:36 p.m.
Ready to bring you #ElectionNight results live every half hour on @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/AkgW1itP7H
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) November 3, 2020
5:29 p.m.
Voters in Portage are on track to break turnout records with half of registered voters voting absentee ahead of Election Day.
SEE MORE: Portage voters are on track for a historic turnout
4:36 p.m.
Lines getting longer at Precinct 2 in Dorr Township. People say they’re waiting 2 hours to get inside St. Peter’s Church to vote. // @FOX17 #ElectionDay #Vote #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/qBloutQ3jQ
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 3, 2020
4:18 p.m.
3:46 p.m.
A completely empty ballot besides yeself https://t.co/mRJhbW3b98
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
3:36 p.m.
The group reported for possible voter intimidation was collecting signatures to recall Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Elections officials measured & found that they were more than 100ft away from the building & within their rights... (@FOX17) https://t.co/Uh3uLGi4Yc pic.twitter.com/CFSeENX0Pl
— Michael E Martin (@MichaelMartinGR) November 3, 2020
3:34 p.m.
Several citizen poll watchers are traveling between polling locations in Kent County Tuesday to investigate reports of possible voter intimidation...(@FOX17) https://t.co/zQP5BZV8l3 pic.twitter.com/voUuzu8eJH
— Michael E Martin (@MichaelMartinGR) November 3, 2020
3:31 p.m.
A group of civilian poll watchers are traveling between different polling locations across the county to investigate reports of possible voter intimidation.
SEE MORE: Citizen poll watchers out in Kent County to prevent voter intimidation
2:21 p.m.
Long lines are expected at the polls on Election Day, but this year some voters are worried about the security of their ballot and social distancing.
SEE MORE: Grand Rapids voter concerned about fraud and social distancing at polls
1:33 p.m.
Voters in #Portage are coming out to cast their ballots at two of their largest precincts. The former clerk said there were lines this morning but it’s calmed down. He said they’re looking at breaking a voting record. We’ll have the story tonight on @FOX17 at 4, 5 & 6 p.m. pic.twitter.com/NAg4JV4PYu
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 3, 2020
1:32 p.m.
📌REMINDER: Watch what you wear to the polls today. #Election2020 #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/Nt2lDWWPAF
— Lauren Edwards (@LaurenEdwardsTV) November 3, 2020
1:26 p.m.
11:44 a.m.
Michael Martin shares an update from a Plainfield Township polling location.
11:44 a.m.
Students on the @WesternMichU campus are encouraging their peers to vote through a non-partisan group called #WeVote. There is a satellite clerk’s office set up so students can both register & vote. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/JQf26wiB6B
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) November 3, 2020
SEE MORE: Non-partisan organization encourages students to register, vote on Western Michigan campus
11:24 am
Precinct 2 in Dorr is backed up due to computer issues. The line stretches well over 100 people deep here at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/vQiZhxwuex
— Zach Harig (@FOX17Zach) November 3, 2020
11:01 a.m.
I voted! Have you??
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) November 3, 2020
Thank you Coach Casey, Arn Tellem and the @DetroitPistons for all your support of our democracy - proud to cast my vote this morning at the Pistons Performance Facility in Detroit, Michigan! 🏀🗳 pic.twitter.com/kViH2nFOJf
10:16 a.m.
Brody Carter shares an update from the FOX 17 Real-time Map.
10:11 a.m.
Report from the ground in Michigan:
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) November 3, 2020
✅ 3.1 million voters have voted absentee.
✅Those ballots are currently being counted across the state.
✅ All precincts opened on time, welcoming a steady stream of voters - no crowds, no lines.
✅ People are proud and determined to vote.
8:47 a.m.
Grand Rapids residents can register to vote in person with the city clerk on Election Day up until 8 o’clock tonight. If you do need to register to vote, bring a document that proves your residency. Digital copies are accepted.
SEE MORE: Grand Rapids city clerk prepared for a busy Election Day
8:14 a.m.
Polls are open, and the race to 270 electoral votes begins today. County officials have encouraged the public to practice patience as absentee ballots are tabulated and a winner may not be announced for a few days.
SEE MORE: Many roads to the White House, only one winner
7:12 a.m.
We spoke with the Kent County Elections Director Gerrid Uzarski and Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons ahead of voting to make sure voter know what to expect and can ensure their ballots will be safely counted.
SEE MORE: What voters should know this Election Day
4:38 a.m.
It’s #ElectionDay West Michigan! Are you registered? Do you have a voting plan? You can still register TODAY at your city clerks office if not. Be sure to go to https://t.co/oTJSmeXhcQ to find your polling location. Be safe, vote & watch @FOX17 for everything election! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/127k6TkOUu
— Savannah Fish (@Savannah__Fish) November 3, 2020
2:07 a.m.
It’s a complete gridlock outside the Trump rally, no one is getting home for a while pic.twitter.com/HWRRrYepFW
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
1:15 a.m.
President Donald Trump ends his speech at a rally at Ford airport.
1:14 a.m.
The President is wrapping up with his now signature YMCA dance in Grand Rapids.
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
Polls open in just over 5 hours. @FOX17
1:08 a.m.
Rapper @LilPump on stage in Grand Rapids, Mich. with @realDonaldTrump says ”MAGA 2020” and thanked the President pic.twitter.com/8MVnGwDgMs
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
1:04 a.m.
President Trump just invited rapper @lilpump on stage in Grand Rapids, but mistakenly called him “Lil Pimp” @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/G5GGw9GyDf
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
12:33 a.m.
“This is not the crowd of a second place finisher” -@realDonaldTrump @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/HuPFYbuetn
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020
12:08 a.m.
“It would be nice if your Governor opened the state up....the only one allowed to roam free is her husband” - President Trump @FOX17
— Aaron FOX 17 (@AaronParseghian) November 3, 2020