Nick Mordowanec

Nick Mordowanec

is an award-winning journalist and lifelong metro Detroit resident whose coverage has included local and state politics, crime, education, the environment and mental health.

Voting Grand Rapids resident Leah Bectel got started early in the democratic process.
Voting Meet the Gen Z Michigander Who Is Already a Seasoned Poll Worker at 23

A Grand Rapids resident Leah Bectel registered to vote the day she turned 18. She encourages others to get started early on democracy, too.

Nick Mordowanec Nick Mordowanec September 17, 2020 3:25 pm EDT
Voting Michigander Steven Syers is passionate about voting, so much so that he drove an hour to do it. (Photo provided by Steven Syers)
Voting Michigan Man Drives 60 Miles to Make Sure He Can Vote

Steven Syers is revved up for democracy this year. Here's why.

Nick Mordowanec Nick Mordowanec September 16, 2020 12:12 pm EDT
Michigan Despite the larger number of people taking advantage of Absentee Ballots, a few still choose to vote in person at the polls. Photo by Franz Knight.
Michigan Michigan Clerks Tell Us What They Learned From the Primary, and What Needs to Change by November

As November looms, work is already underway to shore election procedures.

Nick Mordowanec Nick Mordowanec August 7, 2020 11:00 am EDT

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