11 historical photos from elections past in Detroit

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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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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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Image: 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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