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June 24, 2022
"Today’s decision is a devastating blow to freedom in America. It does not align with the will of the people. It was not achieved through democratic means, and it does not reflect who we are as Americans.
"The fight for a country that reflects, respects, and protects the voice of all Americans will continue. And I will continue to fight to ensure our elections enable every voice to be heard, every vote to be counted, and the will of the people to prevail."
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the application period to serve on the 2025-2026 Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force is now open to college and university students across the state.
Over 100 local residents received expert advice from staff with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and volunteer attorneys on how they can safely return to the road and reinstate their driving privileges while attending a Road to Restoration clinic in Adrian on July 31.
A special meeting of the Board of Canvassers has been scheduled for Aug. 22, 2025
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement on today’s Michigan Court of Appeals ruling upholding the dismissal of a Republican National Committee/Michigan GOP lawsuit targeting the voting rights of Michigan’s military and overseas voters:
The Secretary of State office at 3601 28th Street SE in Grand Rapids will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, in room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend St. in Lansing.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has summarily suspended the operations of a Flint driving school for violations of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA).
Today, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) released a new report on county-level voter turnout from the state’s first presidential election after Michigan voters passed new accessible voting options under Proposal 2022-2.
