Absentee Voting
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Supreme Court Asked to Weigh Trump Mail Ballot Rule Before Midterms
With mail ballots set to go out in North Carolina, the Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow new federal restrictions on mail voting, even as lower courts question the system's readiness and legality ahead of November's elections
Michigan Audit Finds Voter Rolls Largely Accurate Ahead of 2026 Election
A new audit shows Michigan's voter registration system is overwhelmingly accurate, with only a handful of noncitizens and deceased individuals found on the rolls as the state prepares for the 2026 midterm election.
Whistleblower Warns USPS Mail Ballot System May Reject Valid Votes
A new mail ballot system rushed by the U.S. Postal Service to comply with a Trump executive order could lead to widespread rejection of mail ballots, according to a whistleblower. The system is under court review ahead of the midterm elections.
Michigan Rural Townships Warn of Crisis as Help Stalls in Legislature
Rural townships across Michigan face mounting challenges filling key government roles and managing increased responsibilities, but proposed state legislation to provide relief remains stalled in Lansing with no hearings scheduled.
Two Dan Sullivans Advance in Alaska Senate Race After Ballot Dispute
Alaska's U.S. Senate race will feature both incumbent Dan Sullivan and challenger Dan J. Sullivan on the November ranked choice ballot, following a court battle over ballot access and allegations of voter confusion.
Michigan Proof-of-Citizenship Ballot Proposal Blocked After Deadlock
A proposed Michigan constitutional amendment requiring voters to prove U.S. citizenship was blocked from the November ballot after a split decision by the Board of State Canvassers. Organizers plan to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan Unveils Nine New 'I Voted' Stickers for 2026 Election
Michigan voters will have nine new 'I Voted' sticker designs to choose from in November, created by students and residents statewide. Local clerks can now order the winning designs for distribution on Election Day.
Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Alleged 2024 Election Voting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged five noncitizens and one U.S. citizen in connection with alleged illegal voting in the 2024 general election. Ten other cases were closed, and 22 remain under investigation statewide.