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Michigan Officials Push Back on Federal Election Data Order

Michigan leaders are raising concerns about a federal executive order that could give Washington new control over state voter data and absentee ballot procedures ahead of the next election

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Early Voting Opens Statewide for Michigan General Election

Michigan voters can cast ballots early at designated locations from October 24 to November 1 for the 2026 general election, with no-excuse voting and accommodations for disabilities available across the state

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Michigan Ballot Proposal Targets Utility and Contractor Political Donations

Michigan voters will decide in November whether to ban political donations from major utilities and large state contractors while requiring new donor disclosures for election ads. The measure would not restrict union or most out-of-state spending

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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.

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Mobile Driver's Licenses Expand as States Push Toward Digital IDs

Mobile driver's licenses are now available in 21 states and Puerto Rico, with over 8 million active credentials. Wider adoption and remote verification could soon make digital IDs a practical tool for banking, employment, and age verification.

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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.

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Republicans Question Benson's Role Amid SPLC Federal Charges

Michigan Republicans are raising concerns about Jocelyn Benson's past board service at the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal criminal charges. Benson is not named in the indictment, but the case overlaps with her tenure.

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