Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey predicts voter turnout of between 13 and 18 percent for today's primary elections. Typically, fewer people head to the polls in years without a presidential race. But Winfrey told WDET's "The Metro" she blames the low numbers in part on former President Trump’s false claims that elections — including in Detroit — were rigged against him.

“When you as a leader of this great country say things like ‘Voting doesn't matter... it's not fair... they cheat,’ that would oftentimes lead to, I think, voter apathy,” said Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey.

Winfrey says only about 2,000 people voted early — despite early voting starting more than a week ago and ending Sunday. She says other cities across the country are seeing a similar trend.

“And we see all across the board that turnout is slow... that people are disinterested. But I also think that candidates also drive turnout. When people are excited about the candidate one way or the other... they show up and they show out,” Winfrey said.

The two highest vote-getters from today’s primary will move on to the general election in November. Mayor Mike Duggan is not seeking re-election and is instead running for governor.

Detroit City Council members Mary Sheffield and Fred Durhal will find out today if they’ll appear on the November ballot in the race for mayor.

Several other races will also narrow.

Seven candidates are on the primary ballot in Sheffield's District 5. Four candidates are running in Durhal's District 7.

In District 2, incumbent Angela Whitfield Calloway faces two challengers — former councilman Roy McAlister Jr. and State Representative Helena Scott.

Former councilwoman Janeé Ayers is among six candidates running for at-large seats against incumbents Mary Waters and Coleman Young II.

Students studying for careers in behavioral health can now apply for state support while completing unpaid internships. The Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program offers up to $15,000 to help cover living expenses and academic fees.

Those studying to become marriage and family therapists, behavior analysts, social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists may qualify.

More details and application information:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/legislationpolicy/workforce-access-and-grants-management-section/mi-bhisp

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is offering several events this week for visitors of all ages.

Thursday:

Summer studio hours from 3–5 p.m.

Curator book club at 6 p.m. featuring Legacy Russell’s Black Meme, discussed by Associate Curator Isabella Nimmo.

Saturday, August 9 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.):

Family Day — with gallery chats, art-making, and collaborative projects.

Exhibit closing: Code Switch: Distributing Blackness, Reprogramming Internet Art

Closing performance at 6 p.m.: All Faux Everythings, a sonic collaboration between artist Wes Taylor and Michael Demps.

More info: https://mocadetroit.org

The Hannan Center is showcasing a new exhibit titled Artists Who Teach and Their Students — part of its 100th anniversary season. The multigenerational show explores the connection between creating art and teaching it.

Curator and Gallery Director Richard Reeves says the exhibit gives teaching artists a much-needed space to show their own work.

REEVES: “A lot of times teachers are so busy doing the wonderful things they do — teaching our kids and adults — they don't have time to be creative and do their own artwork. This gives them a space to show and express themselves.”

The Hannan Center is located at 4750 Woodward Avenue.
More information: https://hannan.org