Michigan canvassers walk back approval for petition aimed at taxing the rich to fund schools
Members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Thursday walked back their approval for a proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy to better fund the state’s public schools following a controversy surrounding changes to the petition language.
Proposal to require proof of citizenship to register to vote advances
A campaign that wants Michigan voters to prove they are U.S. citizens says it will soon begin collecting petition signatures after a state board approved on Friday a summary of the proposal to be used on petition forms.
Board of State Canvassers greenlights petition seeking to block noncitizens from voting in Michigan
As members of the Board of State Canvassers met on Friday to consider petition language for a proposed Constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to vote, discussions between the language of the proposal and its merits frequently shifted to debates about voters’ rights and concerns about noncitizen voting.
Michigan civic groups discuss election law changes, legislative action around voting
Michigan civic groups are discussing upcoming election law updates and legislative action expected for 2025. Promote The Vote, a nonpartisan organization aiming to advance Michiganders’ voting rights, hosted a press conference Wednesday to discuss the future of voting in Michigan.
Michigan House committee advances proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
In a 90-second meeting Tuesday, the House Election Integrity Committee voted 6-3 to send a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters to the full House.
Michigan House committee holds hearing on proposed voter ID amendment
A Republican-led state House committee opened hearings Tuesday on a proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. The measure would also require people to show a government issued ID before they can cast a ballot.
Head of Michigan’s House elections committee believes the 2020 election was stolen
Rep. Rachelle Smit, a former clerk, has won favor from Trump and others by suggesting improprieties in the 2020 election. Now she’ll help shape the state’s election law.
Posthumus to propose constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship from voters
Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford) on Wednesday announced plans to introduce a constitutional amendment in the upcoming legislative session aimed at blocking non-citizens from casting a ballot in the state.
Senate Committee plows through packed agenda on petition reforms and incarcerated
Despite the crowded 11-bill agenda at Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Elections and Ethics committee, members made short work of the legislation before them, voting along party lines to return each bill to the Senate floor.
Michigan election legislation would clarify early, absentee voting procedures
State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced four House bills that would expand the allowable uses for on-demand ballot printing and clarify statutory language that was missed when implementing Michigan’s Proposal 2 of 2022.
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan’s early vote surpasses 3 million before Election Day
More than three million people have already voted in Michigan’s general election, but officials say they’re still expecting a busy day on Election Day as voters head to the polls.
Michigan Voting Project Leads Election Engagement Efforts on Campus and Beyond
In a critical swing state during a tightly contested presidential election, Michigan Law students are doing their part to ensure that Michigan voters are guaranteed the opportunity to cast their ballots.
No need to wait until Nov. 5 to vote in general election
Early in-person voting is underway, which for many of us represents the light at the end of the tunnel of this long, grueling and historically close election cycle.
Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 26: Nine days for in-person early voting for the November General Election
This article is a breakdown of where local residents can vote in person prior to the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election in the tri-county area.
Exorbitant campaigns, disinformation, and dark money are nonpartisan issues
Republican and Democratic politicians agree: Political campaigns are too expensive, and are too influenced by dark money.
Battleground ballots: 2024 election to test raft of new voting laws in Michigan
The legal framework governing how Michigan residents vote has been drastically overhauled since 2020, with November’s election representing a pressure test for the new system.
Make a plan to vote
While we know election season often comes with a lot of strong emotions and, quite frankly, a lot of divisiveness, one thing we can hopefully all agree on is that voting should be safe, accessible, and easy for everyone.
State senators aim to expand voter's rights for marginalized communities with bill package
The Michigan Voting Rights Act will expand upon the federal Voting Rights Act and add new protections for Michigan voters.
Michigan elections FAQ: Are noncitizens registered to vote when obtaining state ID?
U.S. citizens who apply for a Michigan driver’s license are automatically registered to vote, unless they choose to opt out. While noncitizens who are “legally present” in the country can apply for a driver’s license too, multiple safeguards exist to prevent them from registering to vote.
Republican lawmakers appeal election law lawsuit
A group of Republican state lawmakers is appealing the dismissal of a federal lawsuit to undo Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022, two of Michigan’s voter-approved constitutional amendments.