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Michigan voters who cast absentee ballots in the August primary can cancel (spoil) their ballots if their candidate dropped out, such as Mallory McMorrow and Mike Cox. Voters must request a replacement ballot by July 24 if already submitted, or surrender the ballot in person if unsubmitted.

President Donald Trump reiterated claims about election vulnerabilities, foreign interference, and fraud in a primetime speech, referencing China's voter data attempts and noncitizen voter rolls. Election officials and experts dismissed his assertions as repackaged, unbacked claims. The speech preceded a planned event at Mount Rushmore and highlighted Trump's push for the SAVE America Act.

Michigan voters will decide in 2026 whether to approve a constitutional convention (Proposal 1), which would trigger delegate elections in 2026. Delegates would convene in 2027 to draft a new state constitution, requiring voter approval in a subsequent election. The current Michigan Constitution, adopted in 1963, would remain in effect unless replaced.

The Department of Justice is threatening to arrest more than a dozen state election officials if a noncitizen votes in their states. The threat was included in a letter requiring election officials to outline compliance with noncitizen voting laws within five days. Amna Nawaz discussed the issue with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat, who obtained the letter.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to vote in federal elections. The letters emphasize federal laws requiring only eligible citizens to vote, though states already have procedures to prevent noncitizen voting, and officials in Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan have defended their compliance efforts.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The letters, sent to Michigan and 13 other states, emphasize compliance with federal laws requiring only eligible U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections.

The article provides a nonpartisan voter guide for Michigan's 2026 elections, addressing how to combat misinformation through verified sources and laws against AI-generated disinformation. It also outlines resources for voters with disabilities, including accessible absentee ballot options and assistance guidelines.

Michigan has enacted laws to delay the start of local officials' terms until after election results are certified, ensuring overseas and military ballots are counted. The bipartisan legislation, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, sets a uniform start date for elected officers, such as supervisors and clerks, to begin no earlier than noon on the first day of the month following their election.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bills to delay the start dates of local officials' terms until after election results are certified, ensuring overseas and military voters' ballots are counted. The legislation aims to prevent officials from taking office before all votes are processed, which previously disenfranchised voters whose ballots arrived after Election Day.

Michigan's Bureau of Elections revoked Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop's access to the state's voter roll after she allegedly altered or canceled voter registrations without authorization. The state cited her actions as non-compliant with election law, noting that such tasks fall under city and township clerks' responsibilities, not county clerks. Bishop, a Republican, has faced ongoing disputes with state authorities over her efforts to 'clean up' voter registration data.

The federal government is investigating potential noncitizen voters in Macomb County, Michigan, following a county clerk's discovery of 15 possible cases. The Department of Homeland Security sent a subpoena for voter data, which the county says it will cooperate with, as noncitizen voting has become a political issue for Republicans.

High school students in Pennsylvania serve as poll workers, providing counties with staffing support while gaining civic experience. Students like Aiden Martinez from Franklin Towne Charter High School highlight the value of observing the voting process, with Lebanon County employing 13% student poll workers in its May 2026 primary.

High school students in Pennsylvania serve as poll workers during elections, gaining hands-on experience with the voting process. In Lebanon County, students make up 13% of poll workers, with efforts to expand their involvement. Students report increased appreciation for democracy after participating.

A University of Pennsylvania study on the 2024 Pennsylvania election found that notifying voters of mail ballot errors and allowing them to fix defects before Election Day significantly increased the number of counted votes. Counties using methods like automatically returning or replacing defective ballots saw higher correction rates, with one county reporting a doubled cure rate and reduced provisional ballots.

An unknown explosive device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, during primary elections, causing partial destruction to a vehicle but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in the 7th Congressional District, where a competitive Democratic primary is underway against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie.

Pennsylvania's May 19 primary election faces issues with mail ballots in several counties, including Lehigh County sending ballots to an outdated voter list and Butler and York Counties experiencing errors in ballot return addresses and district assignments. Election officials are working to resolve these mixups ahead of the primary.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap's potential control over election IT infrastructure raises concerns about partisan influence and voter data security. A court ruling could grant Heap authority over the system, with critics alleging ties to Donald Trump's election conspiracy efforts and misuse of sensitive voter information.