Michigan Secretary of State
Recent News About Michigan Secretary of State
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Michigan SOS speaks at elections conference run by "hard-core leftist" after calling for resignation of elections official who spoke at event hosted by conservatives
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) attended an elections conference this week run by a "hard-core leftist" after calling for the resignation of a federal elections official for speaking at a February 2023 event “organized by conservative groups.”
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Michigan SOS Benson speaking at DC elections conference held by "hard core leftist"
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) is speaking at an elections conference this week run by a lawyer who has been described as a “hard-core leftist” who “hates conservatives."
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IRS complaint: Zuckerbucks program 'was designed to benefit the personal financial interests' of Facebook founder
A complaint to the IRS filed by watchdog group the Center for Renewing America in September alleges that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, unlawfully deducted millions in contributions to three nonprofits that granted to money to state and local election officials.
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3 former Michigan secretaries of state jointly oppose Proposal 2: 'This is a dangerous proposal'
According to a press release released on Monday, three former Michigan secretaries of state recently announced that they are jointly opposing Proposal 2. The proposal, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot in Michigan, is a voting rights measure that would add several changes to the Michigan Constitution, including an elimination of the state's current requirement of showing proof of ID in order to vote.
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Benson's argument in Zuck Bucks lawsuit 'wrong,' attorney representing voters says
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is “wrong” in claiming that she bears no responsibility for Michigan election officials accepting millions in grants from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to underwrite the cost of the 2020 general election, an attorney representing voters in a lawsuit naming Benson says.
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Secure MI Vote 'two weeks or so' from submitting petitions on voter integrity initiative
Jamie Roe, spokesman for the statewide voter integrity initiative, Secure MI Vote, said that the group is “two weeks or so” from submitting its petitions to the Secretary of State’s office for verification.“We’re pretty confident at this point will have more than enough signatures to get the initiative before lawmakers,” Roe told Great Lakes Wire.In the meantime, a competing drive, Promote the Vote 2022, submitted 669,972 signatures last Monday, more than the 425,059 required.
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National groups back opposition to Michigan voter ID proposal: 'They are powerful, out-of-state groups'
Opponents of an effort to secure Michigan's elections with more stringent voter ID requirements allegedly orchestrated a "scheme to pay off" petition circulators, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Analysis: NYC-based pro-Black Lives Matter, anti-police group behind anti-Michigan voter id campaign
A New York based activist group known for its support of Black Lives Matter and de-funding police efforts is the largest financial backer of a campaign to block voter identification requirements in Michigan, state filings show.
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'That needs to change:' Advocacy group contrasts ID requirements for purchasing alcohol, voting in Michigan
Restoration Action is launching a new video series promoting the institution of voting ID requirements in Michigan.
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Secretary of State offices closed due to coronavirus pandemic
On March 25, the Michigan State Republican party posted guidance on its Facebook page for residents regarding vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.