Reproductive Freedom for All and Promote the Vote 2022 submit signatures to force a November election on whether to write abortion rights, early voting into state constitution. Here’s what happens next.
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Claim: Donors to Michigan abortion and payday loan petitions violated law
A national group filed complaints in Michigan this week against several nonprofits saying they bankrolled progressive ballot drives in Michigan while keeping their donors secret.
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How to be an informed voter in Michigan
There’s a ton of information online, and not all can be trusted. Here are tips to help research issues with the election and claims made by candidates.
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Ex-GOP Chair: Trump fake electors plotted to hide overnight in Michigan Capitol
Former state GOP Chair Laura Cox tells January 6th committee of ‘insane’ plan to appoint electors loyal to former President Donald Trump even though he lost the Michigan election.
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Who is running for secretary of state in Michigan in 2022
The Michigan official in charge of the 2020 elections faces a challenger who questioned their legitimacy.
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From retro to high-tech, Michigan drivers snap up new license plate options
The “Water-Winter Wonderland” state license plate is back from the 1960s and has quickly become a best-seller. Meanwhile, digital license plates are making their Michigan debut this summer.
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What Michigan’s redistricting commission could do now that maps are complete
Michigan’s redistricting commission has been done with maps for months. The panel’s attorneys have offered guidance on how to wind down.
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Who is on Michigan’s August primary ballot for governor, Congress
After a whirlwind few weeks, Michigan’s primary ballot is beginning to take shape. Here’s a list of candidates for governor, Congress and update on ballot measures.
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Michigan election law: Everyone wants change, common ground is the hard part
Ideas abound for changing Michigan election laws ahead of the 2022 cycle. But so far, vast ideological differences have stood in the way of getting bipartisan changes passed.
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Emails: Jocelyn Benson chastised staff for withholding Lyoya driving records
Records show that the Secretary of State appeared to back a policy change that denied records release of ‘victims of violence,’ before quickly reversing course.