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Michigan Election Clerk Victoria Bishop Faces State Investigation Over Alleged Voter Registration Purge
Michigan Bureau of Elections sends formal letter to Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop demanding explanation after reports she improperly canceled and changed voter registrations in violation of state election law.
5h ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill, Mental Health Expansion and Voter ID Law as Campaign Season Looms
Michigan lawmakers have advanced three major bills addressing anti-terrorism, mental health treatment, and voter ID requirements as the state Legislature faces historically slow legislative pace amid divided government and upcoming campaign season.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Michigan House Considers New Voter ID Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
Michigan House Republicans are advancing House Bill 4765, which would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, would mandate citizenship documentation such as birth certificates or passports and would no longer accept standard driver's licenses as voter ID. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie raised concerns about costs and access, while GOP lawmakers frame the legislation as a commonsense election security measure.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
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 - legislature
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 - elections
Michigan Voters Decide on Constitutional Convention in 2026 Election
Michigan voters will decide on the Nov. 3 ballot whether to convene a constitutional convention to revise the 1963 Michigan Constitution. The question is mandated every 16 years under state law.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Controversial Bills: Citizenship Voter ID Requirement and Anti-Terorism Update Face Different Fates
Michigan Legislature advances controversial citizenship voter ID bill to House while anti-terrorism update passes Senate unanimously following Temple Israel attack
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Leaked Audio Shows Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Avoided Comment on Khamenei Death Due to Dearborn Voters
Leaked audio reveals Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed avoided commenting on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, citing concern that many voters in Dearborn would be sad about the death. The recording shows campaign strategizing on how to deflect questions to Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein rather than addressing the killing directly.
March 31, 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 - elections
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 - elections
Michigan House Passes Proof of Citizenship Voting Bill in Controversial Party-Line Vote
Michigan House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in 58-46 party-line vote. Democrats warn bill could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
4d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan House Advances Proof of Citizenship Voting Bill After Committee Hearing
House Bill 4765, a GOP-sponsored proposal requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, advanced to the House floor after a contentious committee hearing. The Michigan Democratic Party formally opposed the bill, calling it an attempt to make it harder for Michiganders to vote.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Ypsilanti Sends Police Budget Ballot Initiative to Governor Whitmer for Review
Ypsilanti City Council sends Charter Amendment to Governor Whitmer requiring voter approval for police budget increases. Initiative filed in 2024 with enough signatures to qualify for November 2026 ballot.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan State Rep Introduces Bill to Force Data Centers to Register and Disclose Environmental Impact
Michigan State Rep. Reggie Miller introduces two new data center bills requiring registration and environmental disclosure, offering transparency as an alternative to moratoriums as the industry expands statewide.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - elections
Ballot Curing Emerges as New Election Tactic in Michigan Campaigns
Michigan campaigns and voters are increasingly using ballot curing to ensure votes count after elections, as seen in Hamtramck where 120 voters fixed signature problems in one election.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 24 attorneys general and governors in suing the Trump administration over a March 31 executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters and restricts mail-in voting, calling it unconstitutional federal overreach.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Joins 25-State Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Election Executive Order
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 25-state coalition in lawsuit challenging Trump executive order that would establish national voter lists and restrict mail-in ballot distribution, arguing the Constitution gives states authority to run elections.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Michigan PreK System Shows Progress as School Districts Seek Funding for Facility Upgrades
Michigan's early childhood education system shows progress with expanded PreK access as school districts in the Thumb region seek voter approval for facility upgrade funding in May special elections.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Secretary of State Promises Swift Legal Action Against Trump's New Mail Voting Executive Order
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has promised swift legal action against President Trump's new executive order restricting mail-in voting and creating a nationwide voter list, calling it illegal on its face and threatening chaos at election steps.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Michigan Officials Vow Legal Challenge to Trump's New Mail-In Voting Executive Order
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel vow legal challenge to President Trump's new executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in voting. The order has drawn criticism from state officials across the country as unconstitutional federal overreach.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Gains Ground on John James in Michigan Governor Primary as $10 Million Ad Blitz Pays Off
Perry Johnson's $10 million ad blitz and grassroots campaign are helping him close the gap with U.S. Rep. John James in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary, with new polls showing Johnson at 20% versus James at 23% among likely Republican primary voters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Officials Vow Legal Challenge to Trump Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel have vowed to challenge President Trump's executive order that would restrict mail-in voting and create a federal voter list, calling the order unconstitutional and illegal.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
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 - elections
Ballots Mailed for 35th Senate District Special Election as Race for Key House Intensifies
Midland voters can now expect to receive absentee ballots for the May 5 special election to fill the vacant 35th District Senate seat. The race between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene could determine whether Democrats maintain their slim 19-18 state Senate majority.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Reviews Proposal to Remove Dormant Same-Sex Marriage Ban From Constitution
Michigan Senate Democrats advance resolution to remove dormant same-sex marriage ban from state Constitution. The measure would require supermajority votes in both chambers and voter approval to place the constitutional amendment on the ballot.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan House Speaker Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Require Supermajority Votes During Lame Duck Sessions
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall proposes constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds legislative vote for bills passed during lame duck sessions after elections, aiming to ensure bipartisan consensus and restore voter accountability.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan House Democrats Propose Elected Public Service Commission to Replace Appointed Utility Regulators
Michigan House Democrats introduce legislation to replace governor-appointed Public Service Commission members with voter-elected commissioners, responding to public frustration over utility rate hikes and expanding the panel to five members with term limits.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources