Michigan Board of State Canvassers
Coverage of Michigan Board of State Canvassers in the Nexus archive.
- State canvassers finds Michigan’s ‘Money out of Politics’ effort has sufficient valid signatures
Michigan's 'Money out of Politics' ballot initiative has sufficient valid signatures after the Board of State Canvassers approved it 3-1, despite opposition from Protect MI Free Speech. The petition, which aims to ban utility companies and government contractors from making campaign contributions, must now meet legal standards for wording before moving to the Legislature or a statewide vote.
- James and Johnson remain on ballot for governor, while canvassers reject Smith and Rebandt
John James and Perry Johnson will appear on the ballot for governor after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified their petitions, while Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas were excluded due to insufficient signatures. Bernadette Smith also failed to meet signature requirements, leaving Mike Rogers unopposed in the Republican Senate primary.