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.

Michigan is my home. And we need more reporting on how our democracy works.

The change lines up with priorities identified by Republican leaders, including tighter rules on proof of citizenship and voter ID.

More than 1.2 million voters cast their ballots early in person.

If enacted, the bills would change not only how circulators are paid but what they are allowed to tell voters.

A voter will continue to trial after allegedly casting two ballots in Michigan’s August primary.

The package of bills would expand access to more languages and protect ballot access in a variety of ways. Clerks are concerned about the costs and penalties they would impose.