High-profile ballot drives to require voter ID, establish a voucher-like system and raise the minimum wage missed a Wednesday deadline to qualify for the November ballot. A fair lending ballot proposal is the only one that submitted enough signatures.
2022 Michigan election
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Perry Johnson loses appeal in fight to make Michigan’s GOP ballot
A ruling means an appeal to the state Supreme Court is the metro Detroit businessman’s only shot to make the August ballot because of forged signatures in his nominating petitions.
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Unlock Michigan 2 effort to curb public health orders won’t make ballot
Organizers of Unlock Michigan 2, a petition to limit the duration of state and local health orders, announced that it did not collect enough valid signatures before the Wednesday deadline to survive a challenge.
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Studies: Betsy DeVos’ Let MI Kids Learn may help some, but promises overstated
A petition drive for a voucher-like scholarship system faces a pivotal week. Research from other states show the programs may get more students into college and don’t drain state coffers, but scholars disagree on impact.
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James Craig, Perry Johnson sue to make Michigan ballot amid forgery scandal
The separate suits comes days Michigan officials deemed the two and three other GOP hopefuls ineligible because they submitted forged signatures. A quick ruling is likely.
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In redrawn districts, Macomb once again could decide Michigan power balance
The southeast Michigan county is anchoring its own congressional district, and the candidates reflect the region’s growing diversity. With Michigan losing a seat, it could prove pivotal.
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Board denies Craig, Johnson, others spots on Michigan ballot. Lawsuits next.
Five GOP candidates for governor kept off August ballot by a 2-2 vote along partisan lines. Republicans call the process a ‘goat rodeo’ and vow lawsuits.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge expands again, partners with Votebeat for Michigan election coverage
A full-time reporter will cover election administration and voting access. The hire follows expansions to Bridge’s Capitol and reporting ranks.
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Michigan board to decide if Craig, Johnson, others make ballot: What to expect
Rocked by a forgery scandal, the candidacies of five gubernatorial candidates and many others down-ballot rest in hands of a board of canvassers composed of two Republicans and two Democrats.
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Stevens, Levin trade shots over abortion at Michigan congressional debate
Two Democrats seeking one seat clash over guns and choice, with the moderate Stevens dressing down progressive Levin as ‘another 60-something-year-old white man.’