11 historical photos from elections past in Detroit

By Metro Times editorial staff on Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 10:40 pm

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Former Michigan Governor and gubernatorial candidate Harry F. Kelly and his wife Anne vote.

Former Michigan Governor and gubernatorial candidate Harry F. Kelly and his wife Anne vote.

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Detroiters getting ready for upcoming election.

Detroiters getting ready for upcoming election.

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11 historical photos from elections past in Detroit

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Floyd Ross taking ballot boxes to be delivered to police patrols.

Floyd Ross taking ballot boxes to be delivered to police patrols.

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Crowds waiting to vote.

Crowds waiting to vote.

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11 historical photos from elections past in Detroit

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11 historical photos from elections past in Detroit

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Floyd Ross taking ballot boxes to be delivered to police patrols.

Floyd Ross taking ballot boxes to be delivered to police patrols.

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Detroiters registering to vote.

Detroiters registering to vote.

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Voting booths.

Voting booths.

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CROWDS WAITING TO VOTE.

CROWDS WAITING TO VOTE.

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