It could take until Friday to process all Michigan ballots due to backlog, SOS estimates
DETROIT – It could take up to 80 hours or until Friday to process all Michigan voting ballots, estimates Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Speaking to Local 4 News this morning the state leader acknowledged that period of time could change depending on voter turnout today. As of this morning 3.1 Michigan million residents had already voted absentee. About 2 million more people are expected to vote today alone, said Benson. Currently, there are just over 8 million registered voters in Michigan.