As she campaigns for governor, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson publishes a new book that is part memoir, part self-help book and part how-to guide.
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It’s Election Day in Michigan — again. But few people will vote
Some Michigan communities vote Tuesday on local issues and school funding. The timing is a function of state law, and it helps districts plan their budgets.
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Jocelyn Benson: Fixes coming to buggy $9M Michigan campaign finance system
Michigan’s new ‘transparency’ portal is providing the public with less information about campaign finances and lobbying than the version it replaced. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is vowing improvements.
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Michigan proof-of-citizenship question fails to gain House support
The House is likely to vote again another day. If approved, voters in 2026 would decide whether they want future voters to have to show proof of citizenship when they register.
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Michigan is evolving politically: Maps show how Trump won, state is changing
Michigan is a tossup state for a reason. New precinct-level data from the 2024 election shows that, while voting preferences in many areas are entrenched, there are pockets of political disagreement.
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Opinion | Proof of citizenship to vote is a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
Our elections are secure, accurate and more accessible than ever before. If these dangerous policies pass, they would roll back the protections that so many have fought tirelessly for.
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Michigan House GOP to subpoena Jocelyn Benson for election training docs
House Republicans say they are investigating whether election clerk training materials ‘comply with Michigan law.’ Benson’s office says requested documents include sensitive security information.
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Who's running for Michigan governor: Former AG Mike Cox makes it official
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
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Trump order jeopardizes voting rights for Michigan military members overseas
A recent executive order by President Donald Trump would change how service members overseas will vote and make it harder for them to cast ballots.
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Michigan: 15 noncitizens suspected of voting in presidential election
The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy. Republicans say it’s time to require proof of citizenship to vote.