This is the fourth installment in a Free Press series exploring low voter turnout in Detroit. Read the first three: Part 1: 24 years of Detroit election data shows not enough people vote. Can we fix it? | Opinion Part 2: Detroit's comeback left some behind ― and now they're not voting Part 3: Detroit primary election turnout improves slightly in 2025 mayor, council races

Turnout may have inched up in Detroit’s August primary, but who’s heading to the polls hasn’t changed. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Registered voters in the city’s highest turnout neighborhoods ― the collection of middle class and affluent communities one candidate calls “Victory Row” ― voted at twice the citywide rate. In precincts that include Palmer Woods, Green Acres,

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