Hayley Harding, Votebeat, Author at Bridge Michigan

Citizenship voting proposal kept off ballot by US, Michigan Supreme Courts

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

A group seeking to require proof of citizenship for Michigan elections is ‘deeply disappointed’ the proposal won’t make the fall ballot.

Michigan Government

Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot. Backers vow fight

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat August 24, 2026August 26, 2026

Canvassers deadlocked on a proposal that would give Michigan one of the strictest proof-of-citizenship requirements in the country. Organizers say they will appeal the decision in court.

Michigan Government

Michigan charges 5 noncitizens for allegedly voting in 2024 election

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

Attorney General Dana Nessel also charged a citizen who allegedly registered her noncitizen spouse to vote. Ten other noncitizen voting cases were closed, and 22 are still under investigation.

Michigan Government

DOJ sent election monitors to Michigan. No drama ensued

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Monitors from the Department of Justice quietly observed the voting process in four Michigan cities.

Painted street mural featuring a white dove with an "I Voted" sticker against a red, white and blue background, with the word "STREETS" partially visible.

Michigan Government

Did your candidate drop out? How to change vote in Michigan

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Michigan voters must act fast if they want to spoil their ballots. Clerks must receive the request by Friday.

Michigan Government

As ballots go out, what to know about voting in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Absentee ballots are starting to go out for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary. Voters will choose candidates for everything from the governor’s race to U.S. Senate.

The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building is seen Friday, June 9, 2023, in Washington.

Michigan Government

Trump admin loses again in bid for Michigan voter rolls

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s latest attempt to obtain unredacted voter registration information from Michigan. The case could end up before the US Supreme Court.