In-person early voting turnout and absentee ballot returns are up dramatically. First weekend in-person early voting turnout was up 78% over the 2024 primary, the state said. The number of Michiganders voting early ahead of the primary election is dramatically up this year. By the numbers:First weekend in-person early voting turnout was up 78% over the 2024 primary, the state said. Early voting in MichiganTimeline:Early voting will continue through Sunday, Aug. 2, for at least eight hours every day.