In their efforts to remove dead voters and residents who have moved, state officials and clerks call on community groups to check their work and make sure no eligible voters have their registrations canceled.
Oralandar Brand-Williams, Votebeat
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Jocelyn Benson: Michigan clerks need $45M to implement Proposal 2 vote changes
Michigan voters approved nine days of early voting and a host of other changes. Many clerks welcome the changes but say more money is needed for drop boxes, staffing and other improvements.
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Two-week recount of Proposals 2, 3 ends quietly, changes little in Michigan
Conservatives paid most of the costs to recount precincts in 43 counties. Few votes were changed and the passage of both proposals was confirmed by recount that some called a ‘fishing expedition.’
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Experts: Michigan recounts that won’t change outcome show law must change
A conservative group is footing the bulk of the bill for a ‘fishing expedition’ recount of Proposals 2 and 3. But local clerks say municipalities still will have to pay thousands in fees.
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After Michigan students clog campus polling places, election officials look for a better way
Turnout surged at MSU, U-M, with hundreds waiting until Election Day to register and causing five-hour lines.
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Despite fears, Michigan election passes without intimidation or interference
Officials braced for the worst. It never happened. A report from Flint, where close scrutiny of ballots ended without incident.
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Many Michigan towns opt against pre-processing absentee ballots
Half of Michigan votes in next week’s election are expected to be cast absentee, but many municipalities aren’t taking advantage of new rules allowing some pre-processing.
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Proposal 2: Michigan clerks ‘nervous’ about funding 9 days of early voting
Election officials say there’s a lot to like about the ballot measure, but it leaves out key details, including who will pay to accommodate early voting.
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After tabulator breaches, Michigan working to ensure vote system security
Michigan’s decentralized election administration means the first line of defense in election security are the 1,609 county, municipal and township clerks, who are responsible for overseeing and protecting equipment and following the law — or not.
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Short lines, few problems, 1M+ absentee votes on Election Day in Michigan
In the first major election since the chaos of 2020, Michigan voters mostly opt to stay home and cast ballots absentee.