The legislation, applauded by voting rights activists, would ensure departing inmates know they get their voting rights back by requiring them to receive ID and voting registration information.
Oralandar Brand-Williams, Votebeat
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Michigan moves to adopt early voting; Republicans say efforts go too far
Legislators move to approve changes mandated by last year’s Proposal 2, allowing clerks to offer it as long as 29 days. The legislation is expected to head soon to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Aghogho Edevbie brings Detroit voting rights passion to Department of State
As deputy secretary of state, the longtime community activist and lawyer is focused on the legislative push for a Michigan Voting Rights Act and implementing Prop 2 voting reforms.
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Many Michigan towns opt against pre-processing absentee ballots
Half of Michigan votes in next week’s election are expected to be cast absentee, but many municipalities aren’t taking advantage of new rules allowing some pre-processing.
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Short lines, few problems, 1M+ absentee votes on Election Day in Michigan
In the first major election since the chaos of 2020, Michigan voters mostly opt to stay home and cast ballots absentee.