voter misinformation

With so many closely contested races in Michigan, authorities are on the lookout for efforts to meddle with elections or harass election workers. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A national group aimed at fighting voter misinformation has a new poll out from Michigan voters. Colin Jackson reports that group is trying to use that data to increase confidence in the election process.

The November election is approaching, and today marks the start of absentee voting in Michigan. Early in-person voting will begin on October 26th. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss in the lead-up to Decision Day.

Election officials in Michigan met with others from across the country in Ann Arbor Thursday as they prepare for the November general election. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson paid a visit to the Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday asking for their help to keep elections in the state safe and fair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Around here, you may know the name Barbara McQuade because she is a noted law professor at the University of Michigan. But it’s a name known and respected throughout the country. President Barack Obama appointed McQuade as the first woman to serve as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and she is a sought-after legal analyst and, now, she is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.” She shared her perspective in a conversation with WEMU’s David Fair.

A state House committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill to permanently bar people convicted of many election-related crimes from serving on boards that certify election results. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Legislation to outlaw intentionally lying about election information has been introduced in the Michigan Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed nearly two dozen bills Thursday, making major changes to Michigan election laws. The ceremony took place at the Detroit headquarters of the NAACP. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on whether robo-calls sent to Detroiters in the run-up to the 2020 elections crossed the line into illegal voter intimidation. We have more from Rick Pluta.