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Michigan's primary is Tuesday, here's what you should know

Dan Wanschura

The Michigan Primary is Tuesday, March 10, and voters across the state will choose their presidential candidate and vote on ballot proposals.

Michigan has a "closed" primary, meaning you can only vote for a democratic presidential candidate or a republican one, not both.

The democratic presidential candidates are: former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii.) The republican candidates are U.S. President Donald Trump, and businessman William Weld.

There are also several local ballot proposals for voters across northern Michigan. Voters in Manistee and Benzie counties will decide whether or not to approve a millage increase for public transportation, while voters in Wexford and Antrim counties will vote on a public school millage and marijuana establishments respectively. 

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m, but you can still vote if you're stuck in line when polls close. You can register to vote in-person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency by 8 p.m. Tuesday. More information, including sample ballots and a list of polling places, can be found at the Michigan Secretary of State's website.

Max came to IPR in 2017 as an environmental intern. In 2018, he returned to the station as a reporter and quickly took on leadership roles as Interim News Director and eventually Assignment Editor. Before joining IPR, Max worked as a news director and reporter at Michigan State University's student radio station WDBM. In 2018, he reported on a Title IX dispute with MSU in his story "Prompt, Thorough and Impartial." His work has also been heard on Michigan Radio, WDBM and WKAR in East Lansing and NPR.