(The Center Square) – As the dust settles from Tuesday's Michigan primary election, turnout data shows that just 5% of ballots were cast on Election Day, with Democrats far outpacing Republicans in voter participation.
More than 2 million Michiganders voted in the election, with a significant difference in turnout between the two parties.
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