Voter ID Considered

Voter ID Considered

Legislation requiring a person to prove United States citizenship when registering to vote was considered by the House Elections Integrity Committee this week. The bill changes current laws that allow a person to provide their driver’s license or state ID when...
Election Audit Report Released

Election Audit Report Released

The Michigan Bureau of Elections released its report on the recounts, ballot audits, and post-election procedural audits conducted after the 2024 general election. Three types of reviews were conducted: A state-led recount of the 44th Michigan House District race. A...
Ranked Choice Voting Ban Passes

Ranked Choice Voting Ban Passes

The House passed legislation this week that would ban ranked choice voting in Michigan. Key Points: House Bill 4707 was introduced by Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville). Under ranked choice voting, the voter ranks candidates in order of preference. If no one...
Michigan Ranked Third for Voter Turnout

Michigan Ranked Third for Voter Turnout

During the 2024 election, Michigan’s voter turnout was ranked third in the nation. As this was the first presidential election after the passage of Proposal 2022-2, experts and interested parties were waiting to see the impact of the proposal on participation....
Voter ID Considered

Results of Qualified Voter File Review Released

The Michigan Department of State released the results of a review of Michigan motor vehicle records compared to voting records in the state’s Qualified Voter File. The review began in December 2024 and identified 15 people who appear to be non-U.S. citizens who cast a...