Election Laws
In 2023, Thornapple opted to stop using electronic voting machines in favor of allowing only hand-marked ballots.
The DOJ has now sued at least 21 states in search of voter information that election officials say would be illegal to disclose.
Supporters of the alternative voting system have stopped gathering signatures for now but could try again in 2028.
The move could prompt a lawsuit, as the federal government has sued over a dozen states in its quest for unredacted voter rolls and other information.
Clerks were also pleased that Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that they said would have increased lawsuits.
There’s little precedent or legal authority for what Michigan lawmakers are seeking from the Justice Department.
The state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a pause that would allow the new district lines to take effect while an appeal plays out.
Rep. Alex Kolodin’s legislation would tighten restrictions and add a new proof-of-citizenship requirement.
An amendment to a pending bill eases the requirements for smaller towns, but clerks say the hourly minimums could pose a burden and end up reducing access.
She declined to order a reversal of the changes, but called for an expedited ruling on claims by voting rights groups that the overhaul was illegal.
Combining local races with larger contests improves participation and saves money.
Rep. Scott Krug says his GOP colleagues should adopt a ‘reality-based’ mindset in the fight over ballot drop boxes. But he’s struggling to win them over.
Some still face state charges, but cases in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia have run into roadblocks.
Election officials in Los Angeles and Orange counties said federal monitors did not disrupt election processes.
Dearborn voters voted overwhelmingly against Proposal 1 on Tuesday.
The legislation arose after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s failed attempts to get off the presidential ballot in 2024.
That part of his executive order had already been blocked by a temporary injunction. The ruling said the president lacks authority to regulate elections.
Secretary of State Jane Nelson says such a change should be up to the Legislature, not the courts.
The case comes amid a nationwide debate on whether there are enough safeguards to prevent noncitizens from casting ballots.
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