Voter Preregistration Changes Pass

Voter Preregistration Changes Pass

The legislature passed a bill this week allowing 16-year-olds to preregister to vote in Michigan. Key Points: Under current law, a person can register to vote when they turn 17.5. With the change, a resident of a city or township can preregister to vote in that area...
Legislature Approves Voting Change

Legislature Approves Voting Change

Legislation sponsored by Representative Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) allowing a non-disabled voter to pay for transportation in order to vote was given approval by the legislature this week. Key Points: Under current law, a voter can’t hire a motor vehicle to get to...
Voter Preregistration Changes Pass

House Passes Voting Reform

Legislation allowing the spouse and/or dependent of an active duty servicemember, serving overseas, to vote electronically was passed by the House this week. Key Points: The legislation was introduced by Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker). Under current law,...
Voter Preregistration Changes Pass

Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force Returning

The 2023-2024 Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force is accepting applications through September 15. The task force, which works to improve youth voter engagement, is a nonpartisan initiative of the Michigan Department of State in partnership with Campus Vote...
Voter Preregistration Changes Pass

August 8th Primary Election

Jurisdictions in 49 Michigan counties held elections on August 8th; the polls were open for in-person voting in every jurisdiction. Key Points: Items on the ballots were millage, public school bond proposals, the City of South Haven primary mayoral election, and city...