Haoxiang Gao’s case has prompted legislative proposals and a petition drive after he allegedly used a loophole to register and vote despite not being a citizen.
Organizers of a petition drive get the go-ahead for their campaign to put the proposed requirement before voters in November 2026.
The order would require voters prove their citizenship and submit their ballots so that they arrive no later than when the polls close.
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.