Jocelyn Benson

Michigan is one of roughly 30 states that allow some type of grace period for mail-in ballots that arrive after election day

The Secretary of State says she could find savings and efficiencies to fund the new department

Some Republicans have called for federal oversight of Michigan’s elections because Benson is Michigan’s top election official. But it is not unusual for secretaries of state of both major parties to run for other jobs while still serving in the office.

A Holland area nonprofit is collecting donations for a proposed memorial that will honor pets that have passed away, Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens turned in signatures on Friday to get on the ballot in her campaign for U.S. Senate, and more.

Benson said Trump is trying to “scare us” from holding his administration accountable in November

Michigan’s secretary of state is renewing her push to bring driver’s education back to schools

The policy goals would rely heavily on the state Department of Health and Human Services

The RNC lawsuit echoes one the state party launched this past October ahead of the 2024 general election

The materials at issue here include non-public details from the Qualified Voter File, computer technology and procedures for securing ballots and voting equipment to keep them safe from tampering

Benson’s filing this week with the Michigan Court of Claims says the Legislature’s oversight power “is not unlimited, checks and balances apply”