Category: Elections
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Absentee Ballot Signature Issue? Fix It by Friday at 5:00 PM
Election Day is over, but some Michigan voters may still need to take one final step to make sure their absentee ballot can be counted. Voters have until 5:00 PM on Friday, August 7, to correct a missing or mismatched signature on an absentee ballot from the August 4 Primary Election. Check the status of…
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Volunteers Needed for Michigan Board of Canvassers Observation Program
The League of Women Voters of Michigan is seeking volunteers from democracy partner organizations to support its 2026 Board of Canvassers Observation Program. After Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election and November 3 General Election, county Boards of Canvassers review election records and complete the process of certifying local election results. League volunteers observe this work…
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August 4 Primary Election: How to Return Your Absentee Ballot as Soon as Possible
Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is less than two weeks away. If your absentee ballot is still at home or in your possession, complete it and return it right away. At this point, coalition partners no longer recommend returning absentee ballots by mail for most voters because of possible delivery delays. Instead, voters should return…
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Before Early Voting Begins, Michigan Clerks Test Election Equipment
Before statewide early voting begins on Saturday, July 25, election officials across Michigan conducted mandatory public tests of the equipment that will be used for the August 4 Primary Election. These logic and accuracy tests are one of the safeguards used before every election to confirm that voting equipment is programmed correctly, working properly, and…
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President’s Election Speech Does Not Change Michigan’s 2026 Elections
On Thursday, July 16, President Donald Trump used a national address to raise doubts about past elections and release documents related to the 2018 and 2020 elections. The address returned to allegations that have already been examined through investigations, audits, and reviews. Those reviews did not find evidence that votes were changed or that the…
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August 4 Primary Election: What Changes Starting July 21
Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is approaching, and two important changes begin after Monday, July 20. Starting Tuesday, July 21, voters who need to register or update their voter registration address must do so in person at their city or township clerk’s office or satellite office with proof of residency. July 21 is also the…
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Election Assistance Commission Left Without Commissioners: What Michigan Voters Should Know
On July 9, President Donald Trump removed Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, the two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, or EAC. The two commissioners were fired by email. Christy McCormick, the remaining Republican commissioner, resigned. A fourth seat was already vacant, leaving the commission without any commissioners. The EAC supports state and…
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Vote from Home in the August 4 Primary: July 14 Is the Recommended Deadline to Request Your Absentee Ballot
Want to vote from home in Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election? If you are not already on the Permanent Mail Ballot List, coalition partners recommend requesting your absentee ballot online or submitting a paper application by July 14. This gives you time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it to your city or…
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DOJ Election Monitors Coming to Three Michigan Cities: What Voters Should Know
The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that it plans to send federal election monitors to Detroit, East Lansing, and Lansing during Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election. Federal election monitors are not unusual. The Department of Justice regularly sends staff to observe elections in Michigan and other states, often to monitor compliance with federal voting…
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August 4 Primary Election: Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Information
Michigan’s August 4 Primary Election is almost one month away. Before voting, make sure your voter registration is up to date at the address where you currently live. To vote in Michigan, you must be registered. If you have moved, changed your name, or are unsure whether your registration is current, check now so you…