Blog tagged as Secretary of State

Few Changes After Prop 2, Prop 3 Recounts

12/24/22 08:48 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

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.

Judge Dismisses Karamo's Suit, Says It Tried To 'Demonize' Wayne Clerk's Office

11/08/22 04:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Wayne County's chief circuit judge on Monday rejected Republican Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo's efforts to make Detroiters vote in person or acquire their ballots in person at a clerk's office.

Turnout Projected At 4 Million, Detroit Turnout Range 28%-33%

11/04/22 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Although Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is anticipating Michigan to have one of its highest turnouts for a midterm election, participation in its largest city, Detroit, could be as low as 28%, according to projections.

Benson, Karamo See Half Of High-Dollar Donations From Out Of State

09/28/22 10:24 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican candidate Kristina Karamo have half of their campaign donations coming from outside of Michigan.