Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have millions of dollars in the bank. Their lesser-known rivals, Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, have few funds left and not much time until Election Day.
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Kristina Karamo: What to know about Michigan GOP secretary of state candidate
Republican Kristina Karamo is running for secretary of state on Nov. 8. Here’s what to know about her.
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Jocelyn Benson: What to know about Democratic Michigan secretary of state
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, is seeking a second term on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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Michigan absentee ballots mailed this week for Nov. 8 election: What to know
What to know about how to register to vote, when to request absentee ballots and more in Michigan.
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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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Attempt to sell northern Michigan voting equipment under investigation
The equipment in question, a voter assist terminal from Colfax Township in Wexford County, did not contain election data.
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Sheriff Dar Leaf loses legal fight over Michigan 2020 election probe
Judge dismisses Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from lawsuit by ‘constitutional sheriff’ alleging the state interfered in his investigation of the presidential election.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns against complacency at MI Democratic Convention
Gov. Whitmer and fellow incumbents Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson have a significant fundraising advantage over their likely Republican opponents this November. They warned delegates not to take the races for granted. There’s “too much at stake,” Whitmer said.
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Trump fundraises for Karamo, but Michigan Democrats dominate money race
Michigan secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo held a fundraiser with Trump on Tuesday night in New Jersey. New disclosure reports show Karamo and attorney general hopeful Matt DePerno have raised far less than Democratic incumbents Jocelyn Benson and Dana Nessel.
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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.