Michigan Department of State

Jocelyn Benson won Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial primary, securing a spot in the November general election. She will face the Republican primary winner, either John James or Perry Johnson, and has focused on issues like costs, wages, and efficiency reforms.

The Michigan Department of State provided redacted records in response to a Republican National Committee Freedom of Information Act request for personal information of potential poll workers. The response excluded private details to protect election workers' privacy and safety, as part of ongoing Republican efforts to influence Michigan's elections.

Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period ends Sunday for most voters ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, though some local jurisdictions in southeast Michigan extend voting until Monday. Over 1 million voters have already cast ballots via early voting or mail as of July 31, with officials urging prompt return of mail ballots to avoid postal delays.

The Michigan House Oversight Committee decided to delay issuing subpoenas to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson regarding her past connections to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Benson provided requested documents to the committee, leading Chair Jay DeBoyer to state that a subpoena is unnecessary for now, though the committee may revisit the issue if further concerns arise.

Mike Cox has sued Jocelyn Benson over a FOIA request seeking records related to her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center. The lawsuit alleges her office failed to provide the requested records despite a $5,000 deposit and over 11 weeks since the request was submitted. Benson's campaign dismissed the lawsuit as a politically motivated attack.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to oppose the Americans for Citizen Voting ballot initiative, which seeks to implement strict voter ID rules in Michigan. Opponents argue the proposal creates barriers for eligible voters, such as those without passports, while the group claims it ensures election integrity. Oakland County joins five other counties and nine city/township councils in formally opposing the initiative, which requires voter photo ID and enhanced voter roll verifications.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan after absentee ballots were sent. Voters who already submitted absentee ballots can cancel them and resubmit a new vote by July 24, while those with unsubmitted ballots can request a replacement.

Michigan’s 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest is open for voting until June 30, with over 2,000 designs submitted. The Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force will select semifinalists, and winners will be announced later this summer for use in November 2026 elections.

Michigan’s 2026 ‘I Voted’ sticker contest is open for voting until June 30, with over 2,000 submitted designs narrowed to 30 semifinalists per category. Three winners will be selected from each of three age-based divisions and distributed to polling locations for the November 2026 election.