Board of State Canvassers Welcomes New Members

Board of State Canvassers Welcomes New Members

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: Heather Cummings (D) was appointed by...
State Parties Election Chairs

State Parties Election Chairs

Last Saturday, the Michigan Democratic and Republican parties elected their new leadership. The new leaders will hold critical roles as the state enters 2026, which is a big election year in Michigan. Next year, in addition to all 38 Senate seats and 110 House seats...
Senate Republicans Announce Campaign Team

Senate Republicans Announce Campaign Team

The Senate Republican Campaign Committee announced their team heading into the 2026 election year. Leadership: Chair – Senator Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) Finance Chair – Senator Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) Recruitment Co-Chairs – Senators Michael Webber (R-Rochester...
Senate Republicans Announce Campaign Team

Voter Constitutional Amendment Proposed

Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford) introduced legislation to amend the Michigan Constitution to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot. It also requires the state to provide photo ID free of charge to citizens...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler shared how she used the tools she learned during her years lobbying to be an advocate for her daughter at school. Bipartisan legislation reforming upcoming changes to Michigan’s...