DETROIT — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote at the Detroit Pistons’ training facility. “It is something that I hope will continue in the years ahead and really underscores the work that went into today, which was truly a team effort.” The coronavirus pandemic put stresses on the general election, so professional sports teams stepped up to …
ATLANTA — With long waits making headlines during early voting across the country, professional sports venues have emerged as bright spots, repurposing huge spaces mostly devoid of fans into efficient and relatively safe polling places. “This was an amazing, fantastic experience,” Jen Cox said after voting at State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks. “We’re going to have thousands …
