by Liz Gullett | Feb 9, 2024 | Liz Gullett
With three weeks until Election Day in Michigan’s presidential primary, nearly 1.3 million voters have requested absentee ballots, an increase of 80% from the same point before the 2020 presidential primary. Key Points: In 2022, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2,...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 21, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive requiring departments and agencies to adopt a set of “Voting Information Best Practices.” The best practices aim to ensure residents can easily access voter information on materials produced by state departments...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 10, 2023 | Liz Gullett
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...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 27, 2023 | Liz Gullett
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...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 29, 2023 | Liz Gullett
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,...
