Michigan Secretary of State

Some of Michigan’s most powerful business and political figures are taking part in the annual Detroit Regional Chamber conference this week on Mackinac Island. As we hear from Rick Pluta, statewide elections are a big topic of discussion.

A state Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday to create a Michigan Voting Rights Act, largely in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month that struck down key portions of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions regarding this year’s gubernatorial election while she is running for governor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge says the Michigan Bureau of Elections can’t deny access to public records on what method voters use to cast their ballots under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Tuesday was the candidate filing deadline in Michigan. As Colin Jackson reports, businessman Perry Johnson is among the last candidates for governor to submit nominating petitions.

Some Democrats are calling for Michigan to switch from party conventions to primary elections to choose candidates for statewide offices, such as Attorney General and Secretary of State. That’s after a raucous party endorsement convention this past weekend. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The progressive wing of the Michigan Democratic Party made its voice heard over the weekend during the party’s endorsement convention. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Democratic Party endorsed several candidates for statewide office Sunday night. Colin Jackson has more.

Signatures are now in to propose a Michigan constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Senate lawmakers heard committee testimony on bills to allow digital IDs Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.