Pro-Voter Legislative Scorecard

Promote the Vote’s 2025-2026 Legislative Scorecard tracks how Michigan lawmakers support or oppose voting rights and election protection. It evaluates key election-related bills based on their impact on democracy and transparency. Legislators are graded on their votes, bill sponsorships, and public statements, with scores reflecting their commitment to protecting voter access.

We will continue to update the scorecard as lawmakers vote on key bills. Voters can use this tool to hold their representatives accountable and advocate for stronger democracy protections.

2025-2026 Legislative Cycle

Key Bills

Bill

PTV Support

Would amend the Michigan constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship, like a birth certificate or a passport, when registering to vote

Would expand access to voter registration by making applications available through the Department of Natural Resources.

Why Aren’t There More Bills on the 2025-26 Scorecard?

The Republican controlled House and Democratic controlled Senate have very different visions of what election laws should be passed in Michigan. This cycle, no election-related bill passed by one chamber has even been considered by the other. In fact, during the spring 2025 legislative session, the Legislature sent only six bills to the Governor for her signature – the lowest number for a legislative session since 1940. Promote the Vote encourages legislators of both parties to find a way to work together to pass bills that make Michigan’s elections more secure and accessible. 

DID NOT VOTE: No vote recorded 
N/A: Was not in the legislature at the time that the vote occurred

Pro-Voter Grading Key

Pro-Voter MVP: On the forefront of removing barriers to voting and safeguarding Michigan’s elections

Pro-Voter Champion: Strong on voting rights and ensuring fair, secure elections

Pro-Voter Preserver: Sometimes supports voting rights and election security, but not reliably

Pro-Voter Pathway: Rarely supports voting rights or election security

Pro-Voter Potential: Consistently opposes voting rights and election security