The proposal would undo most of the proposals under a Republican-led ballot initiative that also could go before voters.
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Republicans sue redistricting commission over congressional map
The suit claims the districts violate the constitution because they don’t have even populations. One of the plaintiffs is challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for re-election.
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Trump backers inch closer to ballot measure to overhaul Michigan vote audits
Voters could decide whether a political board should conduct post-election audits rather than the Secretary of State. Boosters say it’s a transparency measure. Foes say it’s dangerous.
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Ruling: Gov. Whitmer didn’t violate Michigan law with private jet, donations
The Bureau of Elections dismisses two campaign finance complaints against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from conservative groups.
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Trump backers want audit of 2020 Michigan vote funded by anonymous donors
Trump loyalists on Tuesday filed language for a planned petition drive that would require a ‘forensic audit’ of the 2020 election. Critics blast it as the height of hypocrisy.
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Michigan to allow two-year vehicle registration
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs a law to allow Michigan drivers to register their vehicle every two years — instead of annually — by paying the full cost up front.
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Opinion | Whitmer, Proposal 3 hurt Michigan election integrity
The Legislature is working to pass legislation that makes it easier to vote and harder to cheat. The governor should take note — and get her facts straight.
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Deep in Trump country, a Michigan town mistrusts all elections, except its own
Despite Qanon conspiracy theories, a state takeover and a missing tabulator that prompted a police raid, hundreds of Adams Township voters still hit the polls Tuesday. The 2020 election may have been rigged, but not here, they said.
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Michigan to offer nonbinary designation for driver licenses next week
Male, Female or X? Next week, Michigan residents will be able to eschew traditional male or female designations on their driver license or ID by instead choosing an “X” to reflect a nonbinary identity.
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Michigan troopers search clerk’s office for missing election equipment
The search warrant comes after a voting tabulator went missing and a clerk who expressed support for QAnon was stripped of her authority to run next week’s election.