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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security this afternoon on how to protect America’s democracy and ensure every vote counts this November.
“Between a global pandemic and what seems near constant and escalating rhetoric and misinformation, 2020 has brought historic pressures on our elections systems,” said Secretary Benson. “In Michigan our statewide primary has served as a blueprint for running safe, secure, accessible elections during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also highlighting critical needs that, if addressed, can put every state on a path towards successful November elections.”
During her testimony, the Secretary discussed the Aug. 4 statewide primary, where collaboration between local, state and federal officials, coupled with sustained voter education efforts to inform people of their rights and how to exercise them, resulted in record-breaking turnout. 2.5 million Michiganders participated, a record for an August election, with 1.6 million voting absentee, shattering the previous record for total absentee ballots cast. Voters had numerous options for casting their ballot, which spread voting out across multiple methods and resulted in safe in person voting and absentee ballot counting despite the high turnout.
Secretary Benson also spoke of the need for partnership and additional support from state and federal officials to replicate the same success in November. She called on the Michigan Legislature to pass legislation that would provide clerks additional time to process absentee ballots ahead of Election Day, as 18 other states already allow, as well as bills that would ensure voters who cast absentee ballots are not disenfranchised. She also called on the federal government to fully fund the postal service and to provide another round of funding to states to shore up election preparations.
“Democracy is a team sport, and if we work together we can succeed in holding elections this fall that are secure, on schedule, and an accurate reflection of the will of the people.” said Secretary Benson. “It’s possible, it’s doable, and our voters should demand no less from their government.”
Read a full copy of her testimony.
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President Carter leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity, and service, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.
The Secretary of State office at 7159 W. 48th St. in Fremont will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Michigan’s electors for Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will meet in the State Capitol Building tomorrow, Dec. 17, to officially cast Michigan’s 15 electoral votes for the winning candidates of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Dec. 11 and Dec. 20 meetings of Board of State Canvassers are canceled
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has entered an agreement with LaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc., in which the vehicle dealership admits to all violations found by MDOS and agrees to accept financial and other penalties.
On Dec. 4, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) suspended the license of LaFontaine Motors of Livonia Inc., also known as LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia, for imminent harm to public.
The Secretary of State office at 1041 South US-27 in St. Johns will permanently close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, as it moves across the parking lot to a new site in the Southpoint Mall near Subway and Biggby Coffee.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the Michigan House Committee on Elections in support of the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), which will expand voting rights, strengthen democracy in our state, and make good on the promise of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution– that no citizen can be denied the right to vote.
To recognize the start of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 2-6, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is sharing resources provided through the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) for residents to stay educated and safe behind the wheel at all ages.
