Military voters can use a new online portal to submit their ballots, but others living overseas still have to use the mail.
Michigan Secretary of State
Posted inMichigan Government
What would a Michigan government shutdown look like? Here’s what happened before
As Whitmer ‘contingency’ plans for a state government shutdown, past plans point to potential impact, including parks and office closures, road construction delays and more.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Democrats propose penalties for election lies
The bill aims to address a flurry of misinformation from activists around the country that has clouded the state’s elections.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan shares voting data with feds — but says some legally off limits
The state denied the Trump administration’s request for personally identifying information, including Social Security numbers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan SOS: DOJ went silent after requesting voter records
The files are “ready to go over” to the feds, said a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State. “It seems strange that they’re not prepared to help us.”
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Republicans advance plan to ban ranked choice voting amid petition drive
Michigan Republicans introduced a bill to ban the voting method, citing the potential burden on local clerks, while a campaign is underway to get it enshrined in the state constitution.
Posted inMichigan Government
Hamtramck Council members charged with forgery in Michigan election fraud case
Two members of the Hamtramck City Council face felony election fraud charges stemming from a special prosecutor’s investigation of the 2023 election.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan is consolidating election precincts. Will voters face longer lines?
In Grand Rapids and across Michigan, a state law means thousands of voters are getting new precincts as more people vote early or absentee.
Posted inMichigan Government
Subpoena targets Michigan AG Dana Nessel over stalled 'dark money' probe
Republican-led House panel questions why Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s office returned a criminal referral for a group accused of raising “dark money” funds for a ballot committee co-chaired by her wife.
Posted inMichigan Government
After Benson violation, GOP eyes change to Michigan campaign finance law
House Republicans push to tighten Michigan campaign finance enforcement after an investigation found Jocelyn Benson violated the law but could not be punished.