Two members of the Hamtramck City Council face felony election fraud charges stemming from a special prosecutor’s investigation of the 2023 election.
Hayley Harding, Votebeat
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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For one Michigan clerk, this week’s ‘boring’ election was an opportunity
Tuesday’s election was ‘boring’ — a good thing for officials like Livonia City Clerk Lori Miller, who got the chance to test out upgrades.
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Complaints mount as Whitmer waits on vacant Michigan Senate seat
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delays calling a special election for a vacant Senate seat, even fellow Democrats are publicly complaining: ‘We’re being taxed, but we have no representative.’
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Michigan is consolidating election precincts. Will voters face longer lines?
In Grand Rapids and across Michigan, a state law means thousands of voters are getting new precincts as more people vote early or absentee.
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Feds seeks Michigan voter rolls in election list maintenance inquiry
The US Department of Justice is asking Michigan for a copy of its voter roll and other information to explain its high levels of voter registration. It’s the latest in a series of similar inquiries in other states.
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Michigan ranked No. 3 for 2024 election turnout. Did early voting help?
Michigan voters turned out in 2024. SOS Jocelyn Benson credits new election laws and education campaigns. Experts have other theories: ‘Battleground voters love to bask in attention.’
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Many Michigan voters could benefit from Arabic ballots. The law's not on their side
Translating election materials is complex and costly for Michigan municipalities. Statewide coordination could help.
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Ranked choice voting: What to know about Michigan ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
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US Supreme Court rejects Michigan GOP bid to overturn new voting rules
The federal suit from Michigan Republicans sought to overturn election rules enacted through statewide ballot initiatives. An attorney says they’re not done trying.
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It’s Election Day in Michigan — again. But few people will vote
Some Michigan communities vote Tuesday on local issues and school funding. The timing is a function of state law, and it helps districts plan their budgets.