At its most recent meeting, the Board of State Canvassers welcomed two new members and elected a new chair and vice chair. The terms for both new members commenced on February 1, 2025, and expire on January 31, 2029.
Key Points:
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- Heather Cummings (D) was appointed by Governor Whitmer to replace Jeannette Bradshaw (D).
- She’s an attorney specializing in union-side labor law and employment rights at the state and federal levels.
- Additionally, she provides pro bono legal services, including Election Day voter protection efforts.
- Paul Cordes (R) was appointed by the governor to replace Anthony Daunt (R).
- He is the founder and owner of Pantlind Strategies.
- The board elected Richard Housekamp (R) to serve as chair and Mary Ellen Gurewitaz (D) to serve as vice chair.
- Heather Cummings (D) was appointed by Governor Whitmer to replace Jeannette Bradshaw (D).
Board of State Canvassers:
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- The board is composed of four members, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
- Two board members are selected from each of the two political parties receiving the greatest number of votes in the last election for Secretary of State.
- The board certifies election results and conducts recounts for state-level offices, canvasses nominating petitions filed with the Secretary of State and state-level ballot proposal petitions, assigns ballot designations and adopts ballot language for statewide ballot proposals, and approves electronic voting systems for use.
