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In response to an existing motion to stay the trial in the pending litigation between the League of Women Voters (the Plaintiffs) and the State of Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today filed a brief in concurrence to stay the trial currently scheduled for Feb. 5, 2019, so that she may reach a consent agreement with the Plaintiffs.
The full brief states in part, “The Secretary of State agrees that an adjournment of the trial date is appropriate for the circumstances of this case. An adjournment will permit the Secretary of State and Plaintiffs the opportunity to focus their efforts on negotiating a mutually agreeable and complete resolution of their disputes that: serves the public interest of the State of Michigan; conserves public and judicial resources; mitigates the impact of any past impermissible partisan gerrymandering; and obviates the need for further proceedings in this case, including trial.”
Benson said, “It is clear the court has found significant evidence of partisan gerrymandering, and the likely outcome would not be favorable to the state. It is therefore my responsibility to ensure a fair and equitable resolution for the citizens of Michigan that would save taxpayer money and ensure fair representation.”
Benson noted any potential consent agreement with the plaintiff would only impact the 2020 election. She said the long-term solution is the one put in place by the voters of our state for a nonpartisan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC). The ICRC will be convened in 2020 to redraw all state legislative and federal congressional districts in Michigan following the 2020 census and will be in place by the 2022 election.
“As a longtime advocate of citizen involvement in redistricting as a solution to end gerrymandering, I look forward to implementing an ICRC in a way that is transparent, nonpartisan and effectively engages citizens across the state in the important task of drawing legislative districts that comply with state and federal law.” Benson said.
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Media Contact: Shawn Starkey MDOS-Press@Michigan.gov
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the U.S. Committee on House Administration on Michigan’s preparations to ensure a safe, secure, accessible, and accurate general election in November.
Today at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of a new online mock elections portal, a resource for K-12 schools, educators, and youth organizations to encourage civic engagement by hosting their own mock elections for students.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting on September 6, 2024 is CANCELED.
The Secretary of State office at 1110 Robbins Rd. in Grand Haven will be closed for a week during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Today, the Michigan Department of State proudly announced the winners of the state’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker design contest.
On Aug. 28, over 270 Detroit-area residents attended a Road to Restoration clinic in Dearborn Heights and met with expert volunteer attorneys to learn the steps they can take to restore their driving privileges.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement regarding today’s Michigan Supreme Court decision affirming the authority of the Secretary of State to issue poll challenger guidelines to clerks:
This Saturday, Aug. 24, the Secretary of State mobile office will be on site at Ford Field to register voters and provide nonpartisan election information as the Detroit Lions take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in preseason football.
On Sunday, Aug. 18, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Michigan International Speedway along with Vet the Vote to promote voting and encourage veterans to sign up to be poll workers.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10:00 a.m. on August 26 in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend St. in Lansing.
