Blog categorized as Elections

Justices Weigh Legality Of SOS Election Challenger Guidelines

06/20/24 04:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Justices Weigh Legality Of SOS Election Challenger Guidelines
Whether the Secretary of State has the power to issue specific instructions on how challengers and poll watchers are supposed to act at the voting booth without going through the traditional rule-making process is now in the Michigan Supreme Court’s hands.

National Popular Vote Could Soon Be Up For a Vote 

06/07/24 02:24 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
National Popular Vote Could Soon Be Up For a Vote 
Exactly a year after two bills adding Michigan to the National Popular Vote compact were referred to the House floor, House Democratic caucus members are now being asked again how they would vote on the legislation if it was put up on the board.

Proposed Massive Election Database Receives Fourth Hearing 

05/16/24 12:50 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Proposed Massive Election Database Receives Fourth Hearing 
Legislation requiring the Secretary of State to team up with a public Michigan university to create an expansive election database received a fourth public hearing Wednesday.

Bezotte Vows To Appeal Ballot Disqualification 

05/07/24 01:04 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bezotte Vows To Appeal Ballot Disqualification 
Rep. Robert Bezotte (R-Howell), who made a surprise reelection announcement after endorsing two other candidates, was disqualified Friday from the August primary.

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.