Blog tagged as Elections

Dems Make Case For Early MI Primary

06/23/22 04:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dems Make Case For Early MI Primary
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II will make their case to a national panel Thursday as to why Michigan should have an early primary in the 2024 presidential selection process.

Cox Calls GOP Electors Plan To 'Hide Overnight' In Capitol 'Insane'

06/22/22 02:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Cox Calls GOP Electors Plan To 'Hide Overnight' In Capitol 'Insane'

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 06/21/2022) Former Michigan Republican Party Chair Laura Cox told the Jan. 6 Select Committee that Michigan's Republican electors planned to "hide overnight" in the state Capitol so they could cast their vote in the Senate chamber as required by law.

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SOS Will Not Mass Send Absentee Ballot Applications in 2022

06/21/22 01:32 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOS Will Not Mass Send Absentee Ballot Applications in 2022
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 06/17/2022) Local clerks are preparing primary absentee ballots for distribution as soon as next week in some areas of Michigan.

Judge Says No To Kelley's Request To Remain Armed; Poll Shows Him Leading

06/17/22 02:23 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Says No To Kelley's Request To Remain Armed; Poll Shows Him Leading
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 06/16/2022) Gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley's attorney unsuccessfully sought a federal judge's approval to allow the candidate to carry his firearm for self-defense as he campaigns.

AG: It Would Be 'Difficult' To Remove Kelley If Elected Gov, 'Even If Convicted'

06/15/22 11:09 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AG: It Would Be 'Difficult' To Remove Kelley If Elected Gov, 'Even If Convicted'
Attorney General Dana Nessel said it is "shocking and yet unsurprising all at the same time" that Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley's recent arrest may help build his coffers.