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Michigan Conservation District Elections Plagued by Errors, Leaving Unelected Board Members in Power
Michigan conservation district elections have been invalidated repeatedly due to errors, leaving unelected board members in power and raising questions about oversight of these little-known environmental bodies.
May 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - Michigan Governor
James Calls Michigan's 2026 Elections "Ground Zero for This Republic"
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James says the November race in Michigan is a national test, and he took aim at progressive Democrats in a new interview.
1h ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - lansing
Lansing Democrats Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act After Supreme Court Strips Federal Protections
Michigan Democrats and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act in Lansing Tuesday, days after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the federal Voting Rights Act. The four-bill package now goes before the Senate Elections Committee.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Mail-In Voting Order as Federal Overreach Threatens Voter Access
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins coalition of 24 states in lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, arguing it violates states' constitutional authority to run elections and threatens absentee voting access for millions of Michiganders.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Courts
U.S. Supreme Court orders Michigan to respond in emergency citizenship ballot fight
Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh has ordered Michigan election officials to respond by noon Wednesday in an emergency application seeking to put a proof-of-citizenship voting amendment on the November ballot. The case marks the first time in recent state history that a Michigan ballot-access dispute has reached the nation's high court.
1h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Legislature
Rural Township Bills Stall in Lansing as Crisis in Local Government Grows
Bills that would help Michigan's rural townships fill clerk vacancies and hire back-office support have stalled in the Legislature even as officials warn of a coming crisis in the state's front-line units of government.
2h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Northern Michigan
Advocacy Group Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Force Proof-of-Citizenship Amendment onto Michigan Ballot
After Michigan election boards rejected a proof-of-citizenship ballot petition, the group behind it has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to order the amendment onto the November ballot before the Sept. 4 deadline to finalize the state's ballot.
4h ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - ann-arbor
Ann Arbor Prosecutor Eli Savit Enters Michigan Attorney General Race as Nessel Era Ends
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd are the two candidates running for Michigan's open attorney general seat in 2026. The primary is August 4.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Jocelyn Benson Proposes Banning Utility Political Spending in Michigan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson proposes banning regulated utilities from spending money to influence or elect politicians in Michigan as part of a broader energy reform plan.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
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
Mallory McMorrow Calls for Five Debates in Tight Michigan Senate Primary Amid Waffling Accusations
Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow wants five televised debates in tight primary as rivals question her consistency on corporate donations, data centers, and other key issues
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - 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 Senate Primary Heats Up as El-Sayed Rallies With Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow candidates and community leaders after scheduling campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of making antisemitic remarks. The decision marks a flashpoint in the competitive primary as Democrats seek to regain power in the midterm elections.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources