voting rights

State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor says he’s concerned about the future of voting with a certain piece of legislation before the United States Senate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

A group of Republican state legislators is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let them challenge two voter-approved amendments to the Michigan Constitution. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Republican-led state House Election Integrity Committee held a hearing Tuesday on a proposal to require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

Eastern Michigan University is hosting a non-partisan public panel today about the role of women and gender in the upcoming 2024 election. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Eastern Michigan University hosted Reverend Jesse Jackson and his son, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Wednesday afternoon. Ana Longoria reports.

This is a major election year, and there are races to be decided at every level of government. Michigan’s new election laws will work to combat voter suppression and increase turnout. While improvements have been made, more work is left to do. WEMU's David Fair talked about that work with the Washtenaw County co-leader of the grassroots group, Voters Not Politicians, Marie Knoerl.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge says he’s putting a decision on a legal challenge to state election rules on a fast track. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Committee testimony on Michigan bills to create a “State Voting Rights Act” is expected to continue this week. 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.

Michigan’s redistricting commission has moved some potential new maps for a handful of metro-Detroit state House districts ahead to public comment. Colin Jackson has more.