Stories tagged: "secretary of state"

Elections WASHINGTON, MICHIGAN - APRIL 02: Kristina Karamo, who has since won the Michigan Republican party's nomination for secretary of state, gets an endorsement from former President Donald Trump during a rally on April 02, 2022 near Washington, Michigan. Trump is in Michigan to promote his America First agenda promote several Michigan Republican candidates. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Elections Michigan Republican Party Nominates Conspiracy Theorists With Bizarre Records as Candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General

If elected as secretary of state in November, Kristina Karamo would oversee the very elections she’s spent 18 months lying about. Matt DePerno, meanwhile, has pledged to prosecute “the people who corrupted the 2020 election” if elected as attorney general. 

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil April 26, 2022 12:35 pm EDT
Elections WASHINGTON, MICHIGAN - APRIL 02: Kristina Karamo, who is running for Michigan Republican party's nomination for secretary of state, speaks at a rally hosted by former President Donald Trump on April 02, 2022 near Washington, Michigan. Trump is in Michigan to promote his America First agenda and is expected to voice his support of Karamo and Matthew DePerno, who is running for the Michigan Republican party's nomination for state attorney general. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Elections Premarital Sex, Cohabitation, and Homosexuality Have Led to Pedophilia and Bestiality, According to Trump-Backed Candidate

Kristina Karamo, a Republican candidate for Michigan Secretary of State, made a slew of incendiary comments in a since-deleted 2018 video posted to her website.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil April 8, 2022 9:09 am EDT
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Elections ‘Anti-Semitic’ Conspiracy Theories: Republican Secretary of State Candidate Kristina Karamo Faces Criticism

A Michigan anti-hate organization says Karamo’s statements have “have anti-Semitism written all over them.”

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 1, 2022 3:00 pm EST
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Law and Policy The Top 6 Michigan Secretary of State Features We’re Actually Excited About

Government services can be dull news, but shorter lines and online services are positive notes worth sharing.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans January 11, 2022 4:22 pm EST
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Economy Good News on Paychecks and Taxes: 5 New Michigan Laws to Know for 2022

From not having to pay a tax on tampons to seeing an increase in minimum wage, many Michiganders could be saving money in 2022 thanks to these new laws. 

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver January 3, 2022 1:13 pm EST

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Elections ‘People Have Fought Wars for This:’ Clerks Respond to Republicans’ Plan Banning Voting in Churches

One in every five polling places could be gone under a new Michigan voting plan. That concerns local clerks. 

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver November 24, 2021 1:33 pm EST
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Elections How Michigan is Trying to Improve Voting For 2022

Michigan is trying to take an extra step to ensure your vote is counted. Here’s how. 

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver October 19, 2021 2:11 pm EDT