A fast-moving Sixth Circuit and its conservative tilt could put Michigan at the center of the DOJ’s fight over access to state voter rolls.
Hayley Harding
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan will pick a new top election official this year. Here’s where the candidates stand
Votebeat asked Michigan’s secretary of state candidates their positions on proof of citizenship, election security, and more.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Voters say signature gatherers often misrepresent what proposals will do. Nothing has changed.
For decades, Michigan voters have complained that circulators asking them to sign petitions for proposed constitutional amendments have lied about what the proposals mean.
Posted inElection 2025
Hamtramck’s 37 mishandled ballots shouldn’t be counted, judge rules
The ruling affirms the result of the Michigan city’s close mayoral race but may not resolve the dispute.
Posted inMichigan Government
Lawsuit exposes conflict between Hamtramck clerk and city officials
Clerk Rana Faraj’s lawsuit also provides more alleged details about the 37 disputed ballots that could decide the Hamtramck mayoral election.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Hamtramck batch of absentee ballots won’t be counted, disenfranchising 37 voters
GOP county canvassers raise security concerns about the office where the ballots were found.
Posted inMichigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan Democrats propose penalties for lying about elections
Lawmakers are also looking to tighten up Michigan’s signature-gathering requirements for petitions.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Election support is on the chopping block in proposed Michigan budget
House Republicans would cut $10 million from a fund that helps localities pay for early voting and absentee ballots.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
After delays, Michigan shares limited voter rolls with U.S. Justice Department
The state denied the Trump administration’s request for personally identifying information, including Social Security numbers.
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Michigan says Justice Department silence is stalling effort to turn over voter records
The state is withholding some personal information, citing federal privacy laws, while waiting for instructions on how to transfer the rest of the massive file.