Michigan Secretary of State

Ideas abound for changing Michigan election laws ahead of the 2022 cycle. But so far, vast ideological differences have stood in the way of getting bipartisan changes passed.

Records show that the Secretary of State appeared to back a policy change that denied records release of ‘victims of violence,’ before quickly reversing course.

Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, Trump-backed candidates for attorney general and secretary of state, won endorsements as tempers flare during a Michigan Republican Party convention.

The newcomer is a Trump favorite, anti-vaxxer and a devout Christian who became a conservative favorite after claiming to witness fraud in 2020. Supporters say she shouldn't be underestimated.

The Secretary of State wins the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her administration of the 2020 presidential election, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans.

This Saturday, Michigan Republicans will endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other posts — an event that could test the former president’s hold on the party.

Michigan Republican Party delegates will gather Saturday in Grand Rapids to endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other party nominees. Here’s a primer on who’s running.

Few surprises but plenty of rallying cries as Democrats gather for their endorsement convention. The party standard-bearers say voting rights and abortion access will be top issues come fall.

At least seven people gave the maximum $7,150 to Leonard’s campaign for attorney general. But under Michigan law they were allowed to give many thousands more to his leadership PACs, which passed money to his campaign, a tactic experts say violates the spirit of campaign limits.

The Michigan Bureau of Elections granted $8 million to local clerks for election security improvements as disputes over the voting process continue in the legislature and a lawsuit over “Zuck Bucks” donations is dismissed.

Republicans seek to give poll watchers breaks, require the Secretary of State to be more vigilant about removing inactive voters from the rolls. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto pen is ready.

Michigan House Republicans approved a series of proposals Thursday that would tighten voting rules and restrict ballot access. A veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may be next.

A review by Michigan Auditor General Doug Ringler’s office prompted an investigation into 41 potential “duplicate” votes in the 2020 presidential election that former President Trump continues to protest.

Local clerks want more money and time to pre-process absentee ballots to prevent reporting delays that led to conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.

The U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack subpoenaed former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Laura Cox on Tuesday, requesting information about Rudy Giuliani’s attempts to pressure state lawmakers into rejecting election results and appointing pro-Trump electors.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested the investigation after her office received reports ‘an unnamed third party was allowed to access vote tabulator component.’ The first-term Democrat suggested the breach may be related to ongoing attempts to undermine the 2020 presidential election.

The nonpartisan group is partnering with a Washington D.C. law center in seeking to intervene against a Republican lawsuit challenging new congressional boundaries.

The proposal would undo most of the proposals under a Republican-led ballot initiative that also could go before voters.

The suit claims the districts violate the constitution because they don’t have even populations. One of the plaintiffs is challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for re-election.

Voters could decide whether a political board should conduct post-election audits rather than the Secretary of State. Boosters say it’s a transparency measure. Foes say it’s dangerous.