Voter Participation

Voter Participation

With three weeks left before the general election, more than 670,000 Michigan voters have cast an absentee ballot. Key Points: 2,133,272 registered voters have requested an absentee ballot. Approximately 31% of voters who requested an absentee ballot have completed...
Combating Election Misinformation

Combating Election Misinformation

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a new webpage to combat election misinformation. The new page is intended to help voters recognize artificial intelligence (AI) and access accurate information about elections online. Key Points: AI has advanced enough to...
Elder Abuse Protections Move

Elder Abuse Protections Move

The Senate passed legislation aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable adults and addressing growing concerns of elder abuse and exploitation. According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, more than 73,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder...
Michigan Voting Dashboard Launched

Michigan Voting Dashboard Launched

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched the Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool that allows the public to access election data by county and jurisdiction, with a focus on absentee and early voting. Key Points: Data is posted starting 45 days before each...
Spotlight on Senator Dayna Polehanki

Spotlight on Senator Dayna Polehanki

Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) chairs the Education Committee and serves as vice chair on the Regulatory Affairs Committee and the PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee. Additionally, she serves on the following committees: Economic and Community Development,...