Straight-Party Voting Will Be Allowed

Following a decision Thursday, Michigan residents will have the option to vote by straight party ticket this election.

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to uphold the ban against the straight party ticket voting, agreeing with a lower court that it is unconstitutional.

Mark Brewer represented the plaintiffs in the case.

Opponents, mostly Republicans, say the practice is a tool of party politics because most who vote “straight party” are Democrats.