Aghogho Edevbie
Coverage of Aghogho Edevbie in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan begins statewide testing of election equipment ahead of August primary
Michigan is conducting mandatory public testing of voting machines ahead of the August primary to ensure accuracy and security. The testing, starting July 24, allows voters to observe tabulators counting test ballots, with results stored separately from actual election materials. County clerks oversee equipment selection and maintenance, and all elections use paper ballots machine-counted.
- At the center of Michigan’s strong voter turnout: How college campuses engage students
Michigan ranks third in the U.S. for youth voter turnout (58%) in 2024, driven by college campus initiatives and a pre-registration law allowing 16- to 17½-year-olds to register. The state set a record with 5.7 million voters in 2024, attributed to efforts like the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force and improved election administration.