Jurisdictions across Michigan will hold elections May 3
Four weeks remain until jurisdictions across the state hold elections on May 3. A complete list of jurisdictions holding elections, including four state House districts with a general election to fill...
View ArticleOnline registration deadline for May elections is less than one week away
Michiganders in jurisdictions holding elections May 3 have through April 18 to register to vote online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail (postmarked by April 18).
View ArticleSecretary Benson, Gift of Life Michigan recognize National Donate Life Month
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today recognized April as National Donate Life Month at a press conference with Dorrie Dils, President and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan, and organ recipient Amy Bacon.
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Statement on the killing of Patrick Lyoya and denial of further requests for...
"The Michigan Department of State condemns the killing of Patrick Lyoya. Moreover, the Department will no longer provide the driving record and personal information of Mr. Lyoya to the media, nor will...
View ArticleStatement from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on driver record access
"Earlier today the Michigan Department of State issued a statement regarding the release of driver records and other personal information to the media that suggested a change in policy. There is no...
View ArticleBoard of State Canvasser meeting cancellation
The Board of State Canvassers' regularly scheduled meeting on April 21, 2022 at 10:00 am is CANCELED. The next regularly scheduled meeting will occur on May 26, 2022 at 10:00 am.
View ArticleTwo weeks remain until Election Day for many Michigan communities
With two weeks until many jurisdictions across Michigan hold elections on May 3, citizens who received but have not yet returned their absentee ballot are encouraged to hand deliver it to a local drop...
View ArticleSecretary Benson to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will receive the Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation, the nonprofit organization announced today.
View ArticleThree national awards announced for Benson Administration today
Just hours after Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was announced a recipient of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's 2022 Profile in Courage Award, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)...
View ArticleSecretary Benson names 25 students to the Collegiate Student Advisory Task...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the 25 students selected to serve on the Michigan Department of State's Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force.
View ArticleDepartment of State takes action against Detroit dealership
DETROIT - The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has served a summary suspension on a Detroit vehicle dealer for imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
View ArticleVoters encouraged to hand-deliver absentee ballots in final week before May 3...
With one week remaining until the May 3 elections in many Michigan jurisdictions, voters are encouraged to hand-deliver their absentee ballots to their local clerk's office or ballot drop box.
View ArticleSecretary Benson announces two new mobile offices to serve Central and...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced she will launch two new mobile offices to serve communities in Central and Western Michigan.
View ArticleBureau of Elections directs Genesee County Clerk to refrain from election...
The Michigan Bureau of Elections today directed Genesee County Clerk John Gleason to refrain from participating in election activities to ensure public trust in the county's elections.
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