Early in-person voting for Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary begins July 27, allowing you to feed your ballot into a tabulator — just like Election Day.
Michigan Secretary of State
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Stars, stripes and secure elections: Fund our election offices
The impact of underfunding election security in Michigan and across the country cannot be overstated. Without adequate resources, election officials will increasingly struggle to implement necessary security measures, conduct thorough training for election workers, and perform comprehensive audits.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season.
Posted inMichigan Government
Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
Amid an “election integrity” push, lawyers for the Trump campaign and other GOP groups argue expansion of voter registration sites in Michigan violates state and federal law.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: When’s the last day to register to vote?
Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season.
Posted inMichigan Government
Primary voting underway; a record 1.5M absentee ballots requested in Michigan
The primary election is less than a month away and all eyes will be on Michigan. Already,178,931 absentee ballots have been turned in, topping even this time in 2020.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan judge strikes down Benson voter signature match guidance — again
Judge rules absentee ballot signature match directive from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was a “foul under Michigan law.” But he also upheld other rules allowing broad discretion in signature review.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: How to find candidate donors, financial disclosures
Readers ask, Bridge answers: Here’s where to find fundraising and personal financial information for state and federal candidates.
Posted inMichigan Government
Eight congressional candidates booted from Michigan primary ballot
Font sizes, a P.O. Box and alleged signature fraud prompted Michigan’s bipartisan canvass board to disqualify several candidates.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: How to find out what’s on your ballot
There are resources to look up what will be on your local ballot in the August and November elections.