Attorney General Files Motion on Straight-Ticket Voting Injunction

Liz Gullett

Attorney General Files Motion on Straight-Ticket Voting Injunction

Aug 12, 2016

This week, Attorney General Bill Schuette, filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals regarding the state’s attempt to ban on straight-ticket voting. Originally approved by the legislature and signed by Governor Rick Snyder, the ban on straight-ticket voting was halted by a U.S. District Court Judge last month (see prior article). In his motion to the Appeals Court, the Attorney General requests the court either stay or vacate the District Court’s order. Additionally, he requests an emergency briefing to be scheduled.

“Michigan statute states all election ballots must be finalized sixty days prior to an election. The issue surrounding straight-ticketing voting ideally needs to be resolved prior to that date, in order for the ballots this November to reflect the final decision of the court,” explained Matt Sowash of MLC.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.