With rising costs, an aging population and troubling education scores, the stakes for 2026 elections couldn’t be much higher. Here are the facts shaping the state before the campaign rhetoric intensifies.
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0HDAMM, Michigan has banned more than 30,000 license plates
With another 2,000 rejects last year, Michigan has now banned more than 30,000 personalized license plates for reasons like vulgar language or drug references. We have the list.
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Michigan ranked choice voting group ends 2026 ballot effort
Rank MI Vote, which seeks to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan, is ending a bid to put a proposal on the state’s 2026 ballot. Organizers say they may try again for 2028.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan’s red, white and blue retro license plate returns next month
Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan elections don’t need federal oversight because of Benson run
It’s not unusual for secretaries of state to seek higher office and run campaigns. But Jocelyn Benson can take steps to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.
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No REAL ID? Michiganders can now pay a $45 fee to fly
Roughly 1.5 Michiganders have not yet upgraded to Real ID but will still be able to fly if they pay a new $45 fee to use TSA’s alternative identity verification system.
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Stefanie Lambert, ex-clerk to stand trial in Michigan election tampering case
Pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert and former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott are headed to trial after an investigation related to Michigan’s 2020 presidential election
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Photo ID for diet pills? Michigan bill would ban supplements for minors
The proposed legislation would stop consumers younger than 18 from purchasing weight loss and muscle-building supplements in person and online.
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Lawsuit aims to reverse Michigan election decided by only 6 votes
In a Hamtramck mayoral election decided by just 6 votes, 37 ballots weren’t counted. Now, the losing candidate is suing to have them counted.
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Questions surround GOP ask for ‘comprehensive oversight’ of Michigan election
Michigan Republicans requested the US Department of Justice for ‘comprehensive oversight’ of Michigan’s 2026 election. What does that mean?