Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested an Attorney General Opinion regarding the six-day grace period allowed for absent voter ballots for overseas voters. Key Points: Under Proposal 2022-2, those serving in the military or living overseas will have their ballot...
Voting Rights Act Passes

Voting Rights Act Passes

Legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of qualified voters and reducing barriers to election participation passed the Senate this week. The package was sponsored by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus and developed with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and...
Voting Rights Act Passes

Michigan Primary Election Recap

The below content was written by MLC intern, Satyam Sinha Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D) and former Congressman Mike Rogers (R) will now face off for the open US Senate seat.  Longtime Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring, leaving this seat open.  This will be one of...
Primary Election Results

Primary Election Results

The below results have been sourced from the MLC lobby team, news sources, and county clerk’s websites. These results are considered unofficial results until certified by the State Board of Canvassers. Due to the high number of absentee ballots, reporting and results...
Primary Election Results

Senate Passes Change to Vote Recounts

Legislation making changes to how election recounts are handled in Michigan was passed by the Senate this week. While supporters state this is a way to modernize the current system, those opposed said they are concerned it could make it harder to investigate fraud....