Elections
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Senate approves Michigan Voting Rights Act along party lines
A four-bill package which would mirror the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has passed through the Michigan Senate.
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Weed the People: Why Michigan’s cannabis voters hold the key to the November election
With voter turnout expected to be crucial again in November, particularly in battleground states like Michigan, cannabis voters can once again play a pivotal role in deciding the election results.
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Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas get ACLU’s Support in high-stakes race for MI Supreme Court
The ACLU of Michigan is launching a new, $2 million advertising campaign to ensure Michiganders understand the high stakes of this year’s state Supreme Court election—particularly for the future of abortion access.
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Be ‘that person’: 3 ways to get out the vote with your friends and family
You can be a one-person get out the vote crew, simply by checking in with your network of friends and family leading up to Election Day.
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6 ways to get college students on campus excited about voting
From holding registration drives to spreading the word about how easy it is to vote in Michigan, here’s how to encourage civic engagement on your campus.
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Benson unveils online portal to increase Michigan youth voting and election engagement
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson helped hold a mock election Monday at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights to help celebrate Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week.
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Opinion: To tackle rising costs and extremism in the state house, we need leaders who’ve done it locally
Stephen Wooden, a Kent County Commissioner and candidate for Michigan State House District 81, calls for tackling rising costs and extremism, drawing on his local experience in housing and bipartisan leadership.
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Opinion: Bridging the generational divide through political representation
Mai Xiong, a current State Representative and candidate for re-election in Michigan, advocates for a stronger future for Michigan women and families.
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Opinion: Trump is more extreme than ever. He cannot be president again.
In this op-ed, Zach Boguslawski, a veteran and Michigan resident, shares his concern over Donald Trump’s actions on January 6 and his growing extremism.
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Gen Z and Gen Alpha design Michigan’s new ‘I Voted’ stickers
The winning designs—submitted by Michiganders of all ages—will be given to voters this fall as the state’s official 2024 Presidential Election stickers.

























