Results of Qualified Voter File Review Released

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...
Committee Moves Voting Reforms

Committee Moves Voting Reforms

On a party-line vote, the House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would require a resident to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, among other changes. Key Points: HJR B was introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford)....
Results of Qualified Voter File Review Released

Department Removing Inactive Voters

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced this week that more than 318,000 inactive voter registrations are slated to be removed from Michigan’s voter rolls next month. Once canceled, the total number of out-of-date registrations removed under Benson’s...
Results of Qualified Voter File Review Released

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...
Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Tuesday’s general election had the highest turnout in state history, marking the third consecutive election cycle of record turnouts. Key Points: 67 million votes were cast, which is 79% of the electorate. 2 million voters participated through mail-in voting. 2...