New House GOP leaders signal focus on ‘election integrity.’ Said one lawmaker: ‘We don’t need a lot of fraud to want to prevent it.’
Hayley Harding, Votebeat
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Early voting was a hit in Michigan. Here's who used the new in-person option
More than 1 in 5 Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person in November. State data shows the new option was especially popular with older voters, but they weren’t alone.
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Michigan eyes tougher petition drive rules after signature fraud scandals
Legislators are looking to eliminate incentives to falsify signatures or lie to would-be signers.
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Michigan judge drops felonies for poll workers in double-voting case
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.
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Lawmakers advance Michigan Voting Rights Act. Election clerks still concerned
The bills seek to expand and secure voting rights, but clerks worry about the additional burden they would cause.
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Michigan worked to speed up election results. Here’s why it still took a while
New laws allowed clerks to start processing ballots sooner, but some things just take time.
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Debunking Michigan election misinformation: Late results, voting machines, more
Don’t fall for misinformation about the state’s elections. Here are the facts.
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Why Michigan election results won't be immediate. And why it’s not a conspiracy
Why are some areas like Oakland County so fast to post election results, while neighbors in Wayne and Macomb counties are so much slower? We have answers.
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Noncitizen facing felony charges after casting ballot in Michigan election
Experts caution that noncitizen voting is generally rare. State officials vow to take any cases seriously.
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Dems push ‘Michigan Voting Rights Act.’ Election clerks have concerns
The legislation aims to fill gaps in federal law, but clerks worry it could add to the costs and burdens they already face with fast-changing rules.