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Barb Byrum

Barb Byrum is currently serving her second term as the Ingham County Clerk. Before that, she served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Opinion | Let’s work together, follow science to ensure voting is safe and secure

July 30, 2020 Dr. Farhan Bhatti, Barb Byrum in

Guest Commentary

In just a few months, Michiganders will cast their ballots in the general election. Few circumstances make the case for mail-in voting more urgent to our democracy than a global pandemic.

Opinion | Michigan elections aren't hacked. They’re among the nation’s most secure.

October 7, 2019 Barb Byrum in

Guest Commentary

An Ingham County Clerk says that the state’s elections have numerous checks and balances that offer a level of security unmatched by many other states.

Voter information is already publicly available. And that’s all the Trump administration is getting.

July 14, 2017 Barb Byrum in

Guest Commentary

The Ingham County clerk advises voters not to withdraw their registration in an attempt to hide from the newly created federal Election Integrity Commission.

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Opinion | Let’s work together, follow science to ensure voting is safe and secure

Opinion | Michigan elections aren't hacked. They’re among the nation’s most secure.

Voter information is already publicly available. And that’s all the Trump administration is getting.