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November 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies the 2024 General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies the 2024 General Election Board of State Canvassers today voted unanimously to certify Michigan’s 2024 General Election results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon …

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November 18, 2024 at 6:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statements on House passage of bills to restrict firearms at Michigan polling places

NEWS RELEASE: Statements on House passage of bills to restrict firearms at Michigan polling places FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statements on House passage of bills to restrict f…

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November 5, 2024 at 12:48 AM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 3.2 million Michigan voters have cast their ballot for the 2024 election

NEWS RELEASE: More than 3.2 million Michigan voters have cast their ballot for the 2024 election Nearly 45% of active registered voters have already cast a ballot, including over 1.2 million at an early voting site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 4, 2…

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November 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election

ELECTION REMINDER: Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election Get your voter information at Michigan.gov/Vote Vote in the Nov. 5 Presidential Election Cast your ballot early, absentee or on Election Day Michigan will hold a presidential election o…

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October 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit on charges filed in noncitizen voting case

NEWS RELEASE: Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit on charges filed in noncitizen voting case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 30, 2024Contact: Cheri [email protected] Joint statement of Secretary Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Savit o…

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October 30, 2024 at 12:22 AM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson advised voters to make their travel arrangements for casting a ballot at the polls …

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October 29, 2024 at 9:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election Just under 390k voters have cast a ballot at an early voting site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]…

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October 29, 2024 at 8:58 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares a list of transportation agencies offering free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson advised voters to make their travel arrangements for casting a ballot at the polls …

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October 27, 2024 at 1:03 AM

NEWS RELEASE: First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectations

NEWS RELEASE: First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 26, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   First day of statewide early voting in Michigan smashes expectatio…

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October 25, 2024 at 11:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces partnership with Saginaw Public Schools to ensure every student has their state ID by graduation

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces partnership with Saginaw Public Schools to ensure every student has their state ID by graduation Department of State looks to expand program to schools across the state FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 25, 2024 …

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October 22, 2024 at 9:40 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court victory in lawsuit challenging Michigan’s voter rolls

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court victory in lawsuit challenging Michigan’s voter rolls Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]…

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October 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan sees record-breaking early voting turnout with two weeks to go before the General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan sees record-breaking early voting turnout with two weeks to go before the General Election More than 1.1 million absentee ballots have been cast statewide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@…

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October 22, 2024 at 1:16 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on successful effort to uphold the voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on successful effort to uphold the voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 21, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Benson statement on succ…

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October 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan's General Election is Oct. 21

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan's General Election is Oct. 21 Oct. 21 is the last day for Michigan citizens to register online or by mail to vote in General Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardm…

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October 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool for the public to access daily election data

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool for the public to access daily election data Dashboard includes data on early and absentee voting by county and jurisdiction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 16, 202…

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October 15, 2024 at 8:53 PM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 670K Michigan voters have cast absentee ballots three weeks before General Election

NEWS RELEASE: More than 670K Michigan voters have cast absentee ballots three weeks before General Election Michigan voters can vote absentee for any reason, vote in person at their local early voting site, or at polls on Election Day FOR IMMEDI…

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October 11, 2024 at 11:48 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans of all ages can ‘Practice at the Polls’ during Ford Field watch party this Sunday, Oct. 13

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans of all ages can ‘Practice at the Polls’ during Ford Field watch party this Sunday, Oct. 13 In partnership with the Detroit Lions, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will host a special “Practice at the Polls” mock election …

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October 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State and Detroit Pistons launch fifth season of partnership to register voters, provide nonpartisan election information

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State and Detroit Pistons launch fifth season of partnership to register voters, provide nonpartisan election information Secretary of State mobile office will help fans get registered tonight at MSU’s Breslin Center as Pistons take on Phoenix Suns in …

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October 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal election fraud charges filed against seven St. Clair Shores residents by Michigan Attorney General

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal election fraud charges filed against seven St. Clair Shores residents by Michigan Attorney General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 4, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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September 27, 2024 at 12:12 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new tools, updates to boost election security and share nonpartisan voter information ahead of General Election

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new tools, updates to boost election security and share nonpartisan voter information ahead of General Election New additions include grant funding, voter information texting tool, early voting campaign, and an Election Fact Center …

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September 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Statement of Secretary Benson and Attorney General Nessel on House passage of legislation to strengthen Michigan campaign finance laws

Statement of Secretary Benson and Attorney General Nessel on House passage of legislation to strengthen Michigan campaign finance laws FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 25, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Statement of …

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September 19, 2024 at 9:21 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson kicks off 2024 Campus Voter Registration Challenge

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson kicks off 2024 Campus Voter Registration Challenge Michigan universities competing for the most student voter registrations and absentee ballot requests before upcoming Presidential Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESe…

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September 17, 2024 at 8:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 17, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Michigan Vo…

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September 16, 2024 at 10:59 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Over 270 West Michigan residents receive expert driver’s license restoration advice at last major Road to Restoration Clinic of the year

NEWS RELEASE: Over 270 West Michigan residents receive expert driver’s license restoration advice at last major Road to Restoration Clinic of the year Some mini clinics still on the schedule for 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 16, 2024 Contact: …

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September 11, 2024 at 6:58 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies on Michigan's secure, transparent elections at U.S. Committee on House Administration hearing

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies on Michigan's secure, transparent elections at U.S. Committee on House Administration hearing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 11, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Ben…

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September 9, 2024 at 9:52 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson celebrates Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week, launching an online portal with mock election resources for schools

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson celebrates Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week, launching an online portal with mock election resources for schools Comprehensive digital toolkit now available to promote voting knowledge, civic engagement in K-12 education …

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September 4, 2024 at 8:01 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners Winning designs will be available for clerks to give to voters participating in the November election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 4, 2024 Contact: Cheri Ha…

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August 30, 2024 at 4:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Over 270 participants receive expert advice on restoring their driver’s license at Dearborn Heights Road to Restoration clinic

NEWS RELEASE: Over 270 participants receive expert advice on restoring their driver’s license at Dearborn Heights Road to Restoration clinic Detroit-area residents met with volunteer attorneys to learn the steps to restore license FOR IMMEDIATE …

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August 29, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court decision affirming Secretary of State's authority to issue poll challenger guidelines to clerks

Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court decision affirming Secretary of State's authority to issue poll challenger guidelines to clerks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 28, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Benson sta…

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August 23, 2024 at 5:15 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans: Register to vote at the game starting this Saturday, Aug. 24

NEWS RELEASE: Lions fans: Register to vote at the game starting this Saturday, Aug. 24 Detroit Lions will host Secretary of State mobile office at Ford Field on game days through Oct. 27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmo…

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August 21, 2024 at 8:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State teams up with Vet the Vote at NASCAR race to promote voting, encourage veterans to become poll workers

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State teams up with Vet the Vote at NASCAR race to promote voting, encourage veterans to become poll workers PHOTOS: Secretary Benson visits Michigan International Speedway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 202…

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August 20, 2024 at 4:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners serve Upper Peninsula residents at three Road to Restoration clinics

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners serve Upper Peninsula residents at three Road to Restoration clinics Nearly 100 U.P. residents received expert advice on restoring driving privileges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2024 Cont…

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August 16, 2024 at 2:11 AM

Secretary Benson statement on allegations of voter fraud in Macomb County Primary Election

Secretary Benson statement on allegations of voter fraud in Macomb County Primary Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 15, 2024Contact: Cheri [email protected] Secretary Benson statement on allegations of voter fraud in Macomb County Primary Election? Today, Secretary of Sta…

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August 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Oakland County motorcycle dealership

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Oakland County motorcycle dealership Owner of Ducati of Detroit agrees to relinquish dealer license for fraud, public safety violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 13, 2024 Contact: Cheri Ha…

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August 12, 2024 at 7:20 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, partners return to the Upper Peninsula with three driver’s license restoration clinics this week

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, partners return to the Upper Peninsula with three driver’s license restoration clinics this week Road to Restoration clinics set for Hancock, Kingsford, and Marquette FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2024 Contac…

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August 7, 2024 at 3:26 AM

Benson: Michigan's Primary Election was secure, Election Night turnout steady

Benson: Michigan's Primary Election was secure, Election Night turnout steady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected] ? Benson: Michigan's Primary Election was secure, Election Night turnout…

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August 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: More than one million early and absentee votes cast in Primary Election so far

NEWS RELEASE: More than one million early and absentee votes cast in Primary Election so far Polling places are open statewide tomorrow on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@Mic…

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August 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Election reminder: Take part in the Aug. 6 statewide Primary Election

Election reminder: Take part in the Aug. 6 statewide Primary Election Find your polling place and more at Michigan.gov/Vote Take part in the Aug. 6 statewide Primary Election Michigan will hold a state Primary Election …

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August 2, 2024 at 8:01 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State offers online title transfers and vehicle registration

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State offers online title transfers and vehicle registration Michigan residents can now transfer a vehicle title online at Michigan.gov/SOS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@M…

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August 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 57,000 votes cast in Michigan’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker contest

NEWS RELEASE: More than 57,000 votes cast in Michigan’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker contest Secretary Benson calls on Michigan voters to also cast their votes in the Primary Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon Ha…

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July 31, 2024 at 6:13 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Today is the last day to vote for Michigan’s “I Voted” sticker designs

NEWS RELEASE: Today is the last day to vote for Michigan?s ?I Voted? sticker designs Today is the final day for Michigan residents to vote online FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 31, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected] ? …

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July 30, 2024 at 12:12 AM

NEWS RELEASE: One week before Election Day, Secretary Benson reminds voters they have options to make their voice heard

NEWS RELEASE: One week before Election Day, Secretary Benson reminds voters they have options to make their voice heard Over 709,000 Michigan voters have cast ballots for the Primary Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Har…

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July 26, 2024 at 3:06 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting starts July 27 for the Primary Election

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting starts July 27 for the Primary Election Starting Saturday, Michigan voters can cast a ballot in person at an early voting site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected] ? …

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July 23, 2024 at 7:56 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson: Become a Democracy Ambassador for 2024 elections

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson: Become a Democracy Ambassador for 2024 elections Nonpartisan initiative helps voters build every community’s trust in Michigan’s secure elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@…

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July 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan’s Primary Election is two weeks from today

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan’s Primary Election is two weeks from today Citizens can still register to vote at their local clerk's office until 8 p.m. on Election Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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July 22, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Secretary Benson, Attorney General Nessel issue statement on presidential ballot access

Secretary Benson, Attorney General Nessel issue statement on presidential ballot access FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 22, 2024Contact: Cheri [email protected] Secretary Benson, Attorney General Nessel issue statement on presidential ballot access Today, Secretary of State Joce…

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July 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan Primary Election is July 22

NEWS RELEASE: Online registration deadline for Michigan Primary Election is July 22 Monday is the last day for Michigan citizens to register by mail or online to vote in the state’s Primary Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2024 Contact: Ch…

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July 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State partners with local organizations to serve Northern Michigan residents at Road to Restoration clinics in Petoskey, Gaylord

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State partners with local organizations to serve Northern Michigan residents at Road to Restoration clinics in Petoskey, Gaylord Volunteer attorneys, MDOS staff offer expert advice on restoring driving privileges FOR …

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July 12, 2024 at 7:37 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State mailing important voter information ahead of Primary Election

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State mailing important voter information ahead of Primary Election Postcards inform voters of their options to cast a ballot in Aug. Primary, Nov. General Elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2024 Contact…

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July 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Over 1.5 million Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots for Primary Election

NEWS RELEASE: Over 1.5 million Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots for Primary Election Absentee ballot requests, return rate, outpace 2020’s four-week pre-election mark as Michigan voters embrace convenient voting options FOR IMMEDI…

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