Tuesday is election day in Michigan, where voters will decide races and issues in 72 of the state’s 83 counties. There’s a big vote for Detroit mayor, dozens of school bond proposals, city charter revisions and more.
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In a Democratic stronghold, a GOP edge: The only candidate on the ballot
Michigan Democrats are sounding alarms over an election clerk race in Southfield, where a Republican who challenged 2020 election results is the only candidate on the ballot.
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Lawmakers want to move up Michigan’s August primary — after 2026 election
Senate Democrats’ plan would give general election candidates more time to campaign after primary wins. But it would keep three elections on the calendar each year, which is what school districts want — but not clerks.
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Who’s funding Michigan ballot campaigns? Dark money flows from out of state
Michigan campaigns to require proof of citizenship to vote, tax the rich to fund schools and limit corporate political spending are all at least partially funded by dark money groups from other states.
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Michigan Republicans: Give DOJ all voter data. Jocelyn Benson: It’s illegal
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson withheld ‘personal information’ when responding to a DOJ request for Michigan voter rolls. House Republicans say she should turn everything over.
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Michigan budget takes IT from Jocelyn Benson after transparency portal flop
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will lose oversight of IT systems under a budget provision championed by House Republicans. ‘Benson has failed miserably with these public websites,’ said one lawmaker.
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New GOP push: Make Michigan school board candidates declare political party
Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.
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Opinion | Lawmakers must prioritize free, fair and secure elections
Clerks know what the voters in their communities need for secure, fair and accurate elections. Let’s make sure they don’t have to jump through additional government hoops, get tangled in red tape or have to beg bureaucrats for funding.
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Department of Justice sues Michigan for more voter records
Some states submitted a limited data set, excluding sensitive personal information, but Justice Department is demanding more.
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Michigan expands ID program to help people leaving jail, prison
Michigan is expanding a program that helps people leaving jails and prisons obtain state IDs or driver’s licenses. It’s now available in Wayne County, where most detainees lack a valid ID.