By Zachary Gorchow
Executive Editor and Publisher
Posted: March 3, 2020 10:16 AM

Gongwer News Service's one-of-a-kind elections app is back for one of the most anticipated elections in years with the 2020 Michigan Elections app now available with the unique analysis and reliable information our elections app has long been known for.

The app, which is available for download on devices using iOS and Android, offers exclusive analysis of races for the Michigan House of Representatives, the state's 14 U.S. House seats, the presidential race, U.S. Senate race and all other statewide contests.

The app gives users on-the-go access to detailed candidate biographical information, with options to review primary races and, eventually, general election campaigns once those races take shape.

Users can also see which U.S. House and Michigan House races are expected to be the most competitive and the seats where one party has a slight or strong edge via the Analysis feature.

For most candidates, users will see links to the candidate's social media accounts, district maps, campaign websites and ways to contact the candidate, as well as biographical information. If that candidate has run for state or federal office from 2002 onward, the app also displays his or her performance in those elections.

Users also can use the Key Races function to identify only the primaries and general election matchups that are considered competitive.

Through the push notification feature, Gongwer will periodically alert users when new information has been uploaded to the app. The app also includes an archive of all push notifications sent to assure users don't miss anything and can review the information after dismissing the initial alert.

As the campaign season progresses, and as race dynamics change, analyses will be updated. Gongwer will continue adding candidates to the app on a regular basis leading up the April 21 filing deadline.

Users of the iPhone and iPad can download the iOS version from the App Store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2020-michigan-elections/id1493554119.

Users of Android devices can download the app from Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gongwer.mi2020.

The app is available for download for $4.99.