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The Department of State released the first video in a series explaining Michigan election operations. The kickoff video focuses on explaining why results of major elections in Michigan often aren’t available right after polls close. While many other states that allow no-reason absentee voting provide days or even weeks for absentee ballot procession prior to […]

Last night, special primary elections were held in four House districts that are currently vacant. Two seats were left open when the former representatives were elected to the Michigan Senate, one after the former representative won a local election, and the fourth was left open following the passing of former Representative Andrea Schroeder. Below are […]

The House will be one step closer to having their full 110 members seated following special primary elections being held on Tuesday, March 1. Two seats were left open when the former representatives were elected to the Michigan Senate, one after the former representative won a local election, and the fourth was left open following […]

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced applications to serve on the 2022-2023 Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force are now open to college and university students. The Department of State is accepting applications through February 15 for the nonpartisan group aiming to improve youth voter engagement. Members are selected to serve for one calendar […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for a special election to fill the vacant 15th House District seat. The seat was left open following the resignation of former Representative Abdullah Hammoud (D-Hamtramck) after he was elected Dearborn Mayor. A special primary election will be held on March 1 and the special general election will be held on […]

A bill package establishing a chain of custody for absentee voter ballots picked up from drop boxes was approved by the Senate Elections Committee this week. This is the latest in a series of election-related reforms that have been moving through the legislature in recent months. The bill would require a chain of custody log, […]

Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their proposal making changes to voting laws in Michigan. The legislation is in response to voting reforms that members of the Republican Caucuses have introduced and are supporting. According to the Caucus, their package ensures free, fair, and accessible elections for all Michigan voters. They seek to accomplish […]

Yesterday, local elections were held across Michigan, of which a few will impact the makeup of the House and Senate. Representative Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) won his election to serve as the next Mayor of Dearborn, leaving his House seat open. In addition, two special general elections were also held to fill empty Senate seats. 8th […]