Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan voters have embraced early, in-person voting, with over a half-million casting ballots so far. Another 1.6 million have cast votes via an absentee ballot.

In the latest episode, Bridge reporters discuss GOP motivation for election lawsuits, Democrats’ push for celebrity endorsements and more.

Elections have multiple safeguards, but it’s not the job of those who certify votes. No matter the outcome, let’s stand up for the rule of law.

Though Republican-leaning counties have cast fewer absentee ballots cast so far, they have closed the gap on Democrats, new absentee voter tallies show.

GOP attorneys argued Michigan voter rolls were bloated because the state was not following federal law. A judge rejected those claims.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized the lawsuit as frivolous and described Monday's ruling as a win for election integrity.

The legislation aims to fill gaps in federal law, but clerks worry it could add to the costs and burdens they already face with fast-changing rules.

In the latest elections show, reporters break down why Michigan has bloated voter rolls. They also talk about early voting, voting rules and where candidates stand on abortion.

Both major party presidential candidates campaigned in Detroit this weekend as early in-person voting began in Michigan's largest city.

Voters approved nine days of early voting in 2022. Detroit, East Lansing and Canton are taking advantage of an option to offer more days.

Automatic voter registrations with driver license renewals has caused voter registrations to soar. Republicans have sued, but the state says the litigation is part of an effort to sow distrust.

State says suit targets a ‘tiny’ number of citizens born overseas, including children of military members ‘making sacrifices for our freedom.’

If you vote early, but die before election day, here’s what happens to your ballot.

Dana Nessel charges four double voters, three local election officials. Macomb County had previously declined to press charges.

Michigan clerks will begin sending out absentee ballots Thursday.

Michigan asks residents to show an ID when registering or voting, but there’s also an affidavit option for those without.

Michigan voters will have nine new ‘I Voted’ stickers to choose from in November, designed by students and other residents from across the state.

Officials say that four St. Clair Shores voters flagged for voting twice did not intend to cast two separate ballots in the August primary.

Pre-processing absentee ballots means faster results. Why isn’t every Michigan clerk trying it?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign, but his name will still be on the ballot. Bridge Michigan explains why he’s on the ballot, and why the Natural Law Party wants him to stay there.