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.
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Michigan Republicans look to ban ranked choice voting as petition drive revs up
House lawmakers are trying to counter a statewide campaign aimed at getting the method enshrined in the state constitution.
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Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims about mail ballots and voting machines
The president, seizing on assertions by Vladimir Putin, promises to ‘lead a movement’ for paper ballots. But his powers are limited.
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Two Hamtramck City Council members charged with forgery in election case
They allegedly paid newly naturalized citizens and filled out their ballots, court documents say.
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Michigan election officials are consolidating voting precincts under new law
Will voters face longer trips to the polling place, or longer lines? That depends on the decisions local clerks make.
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Michigan becomes latest target of Justice Department inquiry on voter roll maintenance
Republicans have long questioned the state’s high rate of registration.
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Voter turnout was up during Michigan’s 2024 election. Figuring out exactly why may be tough.
A new report from Joceyln Benson’s Department of State credits new statewide election laws and education campaigns. Experts point to other likely factors.
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Many Michigan voters could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side
Translating election materials is complex and costly for municipalities. Statewide coordination could help.
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Ranked choice voting in Michigan? What to know about a controversial ballot initiative
Groups like Rank MI Vote want the state to adopt the method that was just used in New York City’s mayoral primary.
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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.