The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy.
They’re arguing that voters don’t have the power to set election laws through ballot initiatives, based on a theory that the court has repeatedly rejected.
The new mandates, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement and revised voting machine standards, would override the powers of Congress, states, and independent agencies. Elon Musk’s team would investigate voter rolls.
Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office says it will appeal the decisions, as it has with other dismissed cases.
The resolution has a long way to go before it appears before voters in 2026.
The job of a local clerk is critical, but a growing workload and the threat of harassment deter potential candidates.
Does the cost of documents amount to a poll tax? The bill’s Republican author bristles at the suggestion.
Benson said the legislation could involve changes to same-day registration procedures, but she remains opposed to a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement.
Rachelle Smit is ‘not shy’ about repeating false claims of fraud in 2020. Now she’ll help shape state election law as Republicans look to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters.
The proposal would amend the state constitution and come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters.