Learn about the responsibilities of the county in administering elections. Kalamazoo County Clerk Meredith Place explains the decentralized election system in Michigan, highlighting the county's role in ballot preparation, candidate filings, and campaign finance management. Also learn about the county's efforts to coordinate early voting sites and train election inspectors. Additionally, discover the process of election day operations and post-election audits, along with the logistics of handling special elections and the costs associated with them. Clerk Place emphasizes the importance of early voting awareness among Kalamazoo County voters and outlines the roles of election inspectors in ensuring a smooth voting process.