State voters in 2024 could decide whether good behavior should cut prison sentences. A group pushing the issue must first collect more than 350,000 signatures.
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Michigan moves to adopt early voting; Republicans say efforts go too far
Legislators move to approve changes mandated by last year’s Proposal 2, allowing clerks to offer it as long as 29 days. The legislation is expected to head soon to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Kristina Karamo: Presidential vote shakeup ‘best solution’ for Michigan GOP
In a plan critics say will benefit Trump, the state Republican Party wants to hold 13 congressional district caucus meetings to help decide the party’s next presidential nominee.
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Michigan GOP plans shakeup of presidential primary, shift power to caucuses
The Michigan Republican Party is planning to award its delegates to a national presidential nominating convention based on the results of congressional district caucus meetings, not just a public primary.
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Michigan begins ‘new chapter for voting.’ What changes are coming in 2024
Lawmakers work to codify Proposal 2 reforms like early voting into state law. They aren’t the only election-related changes Michigan Democrats are considering.
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Gretchen Whitmer forms ‘Fight Like Hell PAC’ to back federal candidates
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to use her growing profile to raise money for President Joe Biden and defend a U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Debbie Stabenow.
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In divided Michigan, campaigns begin anew, seven months after last election
Fundraising and attack ads are already underway, as Democrats have a thin majority in the House. GOP taps former Gov. Rick Snyder to lead fundraising efforts.
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Michigan Democrats seek to boost turnout, allow vote preregistration at 16
Michigan had one of the highest rates of young voter turnout in 2022. Now, lawmakers want Michigan to join other states in allowing 16 year-olds to pre-register, making them automatically eligible to cast ballots when they turn 18.
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Elissa Slotkin announces bid to succeed Debbie Stabenow. Who's in, out of race?
The 2024 election could determine balance of power in Sentate. So far, there are more people are taking themselves out of the running than announced candidates.
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Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a force in politics, to retire. Who may run in 2024?
The first woman from Michigan to serve in the U.S. Senate, says she won’t seek re-election. Inspired by a ‘new generation of leaders’ the Lansing Democrat says she’ll ‘pass the torch’ after finishing her current term