11/9/21: American Black Journal – Election Results, Low Voter Turnout

Nov 5, 2021

11/9/21: American Black Journal – Election Results, Low Voter Turnout

This Week on American Black Journal:

Our roundtable weighs in on the results of the major races and proposals on the ballot in Detroit’s general election.

Political and PR consultant Greg Bowens, radio host Kerry Leon Jackson, and conservative columnist Brandon Brice talk with Stephen about Mayor Mike Duggan’s victory over opponent Anthony Adams, the new faces on City Council, and the outcomes for three major ballot proposals.

Plus, BridgeDetroit reporter Bryce Huffman and ABJ producer AJ Walker report on Detroit’s historically low voter turnout. We’ll hear why some residents go to the polls and why others choose not to vote.

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