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Absentee ballots should be returned in person, via drop box for May 4 elections
APRIL 30, 2021
Voters in jurisdictions with
an election on May 4 should return their absentee ballots as soon as possible, either by drop box or in person at their local city or township clerk s office. Those who have not yet requested a ballot, or have requested one but have not received it, should visit their clerk s office to request, fill out and submit their ballot all in one trip. Voters can find the operating hours, contact information and locations of their local clerk s office and drop boxes at
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Secretary Benson announces new era of improved customer service operations
APRIL 29, 2021
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced today the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has entered a new service-driven era of operations that is more convenient and efficient for customers. She noted that the majority of transactions can now be carried out from home or at a grocery store, and residents who are required to visit a Secretary of State Office are typically in and out in 20 minutes. Michiganders can now complete most of their transactions online, by mail or at one of our new self-service stations located at their local grocery store, Benson said. And the remaining in-person transactions are carried out by appointment, ensuring the vast majority of customers have little to no wait time.
Post-election audit report confirms accuracy and integrity of Michigan s election
Post-election audit report confirms accuracy and integrity of Michigan s election
APRIL 22, 2021
Bureau of Elections report summarizes more than 250 audits from across the state
The Michigan Bureau of Elections released its report today on the 250 post-election audits conducted across the state, affirming the accuracy and integrity of Michigan s November 2020 election. The audits are concrete evidence that November s election was fair, secure and accurate, and that the results reflect the will of Michigan voters, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Legislators should be working to build on this success, rather than seeking to undo the policies that made it possible.
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Benson joined by state and local leaders denouncing voter suppression bill package
APRIL 21, 2021
Analysis of bills finds they harm election administration and voting rights.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was joined at a press conference today by organizational leaders and elected officials from across the state to denounce Michigan Senate Republicans 39-bill voter suppression package. The bills that make up the majority of this legislative package do nothing to advance the integrity of our democracy, they simply undo many of the policies that made last year s election the most accessible and secure in our state s history, said Secretary Benson. Instead of working across the aisle to listen to clerks, the state Bureau of Elections, or voters, those behind these bills choose to ignore the data, truth and best practices and promote policies that will silence the voices of all voters. Their actions are an embarrassment and an affront to every citizen they are sworn to
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