Clerks: Some Mich. Absentee Applications Wrong

LANSING (WWJ/AP) - City and township clerks in Michigan say some voters are improperly returning absentee-ballot applications for the state's Feb. 28 presidential primary without indicating whether they want a Republican or Democratic ballot.

The Detroit Free Press reports Friday there have been some complaints from people who view the requirement as intrusive. It's a closed primary, meaning people going to the polls must declare a party affiliation.

There's a Jan. 30 deadline to register to vote in the primary.

Republicans are using the primary to choose their presidential favorite. But Michigan Democrats plan to nominate their candidate at a May 5 caucus, so votes for President Barack Obama in the primary won't count.

Democrats have accused Republicans of trying to create confusion by putting Obama's name on the Feb. 28 ballot.

To find out if you're registered to vote, to register online, find out where to vote, or for other Michigan voter information, visit this link.

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