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No Charges In Camera-Near-Ballot-Drop-Box Case 

05/03/24 12:30 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
No Charges In Camera-Near-Ballot-Drop-Box Case 
An elections worker who erected a non-functioning camera and solar light near a ballot drop box in Plymouth in the run-up to the February presidential primary will not be charged, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday.

Meijer Withdraws From Senate Race, Neeley From MI-8 Race 

04/29/24 04:23 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Meijer Withdraws From Senate Race, Neeley From MI-8 Race 
Former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer and Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley have withdrawn from their respective races three days after turning in petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections.

House Dems Raise $2.2M In April Quarter, House GOP Celebrates More Cash On Hand

04/26/24 01:04 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House Dems Raise $2.2M In April Quarter, House GOP Celebrates More Cash On Hand
House Democrats raised the most among the Legislature's four caucus committees for the April campaign finance period, collecting more than $2.2 million from Jan. 1 to April 20. On the other hand, House Republicans had the most money left over, with more than $5.38 million on the balance sheet.

Dem Crossover Not Expected To Impact Today's GOP Primary

02/27/24 01:08 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dem Crossover Not Expected To Impact Today's GOP Primary
Is it possible a flood of Democratic voters – figuring President Joe Biden has salted away the Democratic primary – will support Nikki Haley on Tuesday to embarrass presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump?

Generative AI Could Change Political Campaigns

02/21/24 09:40 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Generative AI Could Change Political Campaigns
Generative artificial intelligence chatbot programs have started revolutionizing how data could impact elections by helping determine how people vote. But one political analyst said, while currently helpful, the technology is still young and far from perfect.
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