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Michigan Legislature Advances Voter ID, Anti-Terrorism and Business Bills in March 2026
Michigan Legislature advances multiple bills in March 2026 covering voter ID requirements, anti-terrorism law updates, and small business regulations amid split government dynamics
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Legislature Advances Two Controversial Bills: Anti-Terrorism Update and Citizenship Voter ID Requirements
Michigan Senate passes anti-terrorism bill strengthening threat prosecution laws following Temple Israel attack, while House bill requiring citizenship proof for voter registration advances amid election security debates.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - West Michigan
Rogers admits college campus weakness as El-Sayed courts younger Michigan voters
At a canvassing event in Grand Rapids, Republican Sen.-nominee Mike Rogers acknowledged his campaign is struggling with younger voters on college campuses as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed continues to make inroads there, with a month left before the Nov. 3 midterm election.
October 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Poll: Michigan voters approve of Gov. Whitmer with 51.5% backing ahead of November
A new WDIV/Detroit News poll finds that 51.5% of Michigan voters approve of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's job performance, compared to 43.1% who disapprove, with the November 2026 general election approaching.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - traverse-city
Traverse City Voters Could Decide Fate of $127 Million Downtown TIF Plan This November
Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority is voting on a new $127 million TIF plan focused on infrastructure and revenue sharing. If approved, the plan goes to voters on the November ballot.
June 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan's August 4 Primary Election Set for Key State Races as Voters Prepare for November General
Michigan's August 4, 2026 primary election will determine candidates for governor, attorney general, and all state Senate seats ahead of the November 3 general election.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Governor
Whitmer Opposes Constitutional Convention, Says Abortion Rights Jeopardized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan voters to reject Proposal 1 on the November ballot, arguing a constitutional convention could be used to roll back reproductive freedom enshrined in the state constitution in 2022.
October 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Upper Peninsula
Marquette County GOP Chair Resigns After Viral Posts Criticize Party Enthusiasm
Jackson Karki, chairman of the Marquette County Republican Party, resigned over the weekend after a series of social media posts criticizing low Republican voter enthusiasm ahead of the November election drew national attention.
October 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Public Safety
Michigan Sex Offender Registry Drops More Than 20,000 Names After Supreme Court Ruling
Michigan's public sex offender registry has been cut by more than 20,000 names following a Sept. 9 Michigan Supreme Court decision that bars retroactive application of 2021 registration requirements to people whose offenses occurred before July 1, 2011.
September 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Capitol Commission Drops Flock Cameras as Statewide Surveillance Backlash Grows
The Michigan State Capitol Commission will not install Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers around Capitol Square, following privacy concerns and a wave of municipal actions across the state to limit or eliminate the surveillance cameras.
September 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Benson Credits Transformation of Elections as She Runs for Governor
Jocelyn Benson discusses her achievements as secretary of state, including reducing wait times to 20 minutes or less, increasing voter turnout, and transforming Michigan elections from 31st to 2nd in the country. She is now running for governor.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Absentee Ballots Mailed for Michigan Senate 35th District Special Election as Race Tightens
Midland County voters received absentee ballots for the May 5 special election in Michigan's 35th Senate District, which could determine whether Democrats maintain their narrow majority in the state Senate.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
John James Faces Growing Challenges in Michigan Governor Race After Being Booed at GOP Convention
U.S. Rep. John James faces mounting challenges in his Michigan gubernatorial campaign after being booed at the Michigan GOP convention and facing criticism for his attendance record in Congress and lack of support among Black voters.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources