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March 24, 2025
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement on Michigan Republican lawmakers' request to appeal a dismissed challenge to two voter-approved constitutional amendments to the Supreme Court:
"Michigan voters have a right to enact laws that reflect their values, and politicians have a duty to stand by the will of the voters. The idea that the time, place and manner of federal elections law-making is beyond the right of voters to self-determine is anti-democratic, and already multiple courts have reaffirmed this under law.
"I will always defend Michigan voters’ rights to amend our constitution through ballot initiatives – even and especially when we are called to defend those rights before the U.S. Supreme Court."
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Experts with Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and volunteer attorneys helped over 270 people understand what they need to do to restore their driving privileges at a Southwest Detroit Road to Restoration clinic on June 25.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) today provided 17 election training videos from the state’s Clerk eLearning Center to the House Committee on Oversight. These training materials are now available online at Michigan.gov/ElectionTransparency.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today testified before the House Committee on Oversight to update lawmakers on upgrades and improvements to the new Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN).
The Secretary of State office at 5094 Schaefer Rd. in Dearborn will be closed for two days next week during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Experts with Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and volunteer attorneys provided guidance to Gladwin-area residents on restoring their driving privileges at the first-ever Road to Restoration clinic in Gladwin on June 6.
The Board of State Canvassers next regularly scheduled meeting for June 20 has been cancelled. A special meeting of the board will be held at 9 a.m. on June 27
“Since the beginning of this saga, Secretary Benson has asked lawmakers to let a court review their request for sensitive election information that, in the wrong hands, would compromise the security of our election machines, ballots and officials," said MDOS spokesperson Cheri Hardmon.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released the following statement on Rep. James DeSana's (R-Carleton) plan to introduce articles of impeachment against her:
Over 130 Detroit-area residents attended a Road to Restoration clinic in Pontiac on May 21 and received guidance from experts from the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and volunteer attorneys on how they can navigate the path to safely return behind the wheel.
The Secretary of State office at 1720 E. Main St. in Owosso will be closed for two days during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
