In some ways, the November election has already begun, with hundreds of thousands of voters in Michigan having already turned in their absentee ballots, and many others voting early.

Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County's clerk, joined Stateside to give some insight into how ballot access has changed things in his corner of the state.

Michigan Public also followed one absentee ballot's journey through the Canton Township clerk's office. Find that story here.

GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:


Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County clerk

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

In some ways, the November election has already begun, with hundreds of thousands of voters in Michigan having already turned in their absentee ballots, and many others voting early.
Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County's clerk, joined Stateside to give some insight into how ballot access has changed things in his corner of the state.
Michigan Public also followed one absentee ballot's journey through the Canton Township clerk's office. Find that story <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2024-10-20/following-a-michigan-absentee-ballot-through-the-process" data-cms-id="00000192-ac56-d60d-a5be-eedf10670000" data-cms-href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2024-10-20/following-a-michigan-absentee-ballot-through-the-process">here</a>.
GUESTS ON TODAY’S SHOW:
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Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County clerk
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Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D">supporting our work.</a>
Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund