The Secretary of State's office estimates state and local election operations will need up to $45 million to implement the voting reforms baked into Proposal 2 of 2022.
With current Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and state Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) taking serious looks at running for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing)'s seat, it's natural to see how past Secretaries have done when running for Governor or the U.S. Senate.
The voting expansion ballot question, Proposal 2, netted six additional "no" votes and the abortion access question, Proposal 3, netted 109 additional "yes" votes as the Board of State Canvassers wrapped up Wednesday's recount by rejecting more than 100 appealed challenges.
