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April 22, 2026
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued this statement today on the Michigan Court of Claims ruling to dismiss with prejudice a Republican National Committee (RNC)/Michigan GOP lawsuit attempting to invalidate the voting rights of Michigan’s military and overseas citizen voters:
“Today’s court decision is a victory for military service members, their families, and the rule of law; it’s a defeat for this disgraceful, coordinated attack against eligible Michigan voters and our secure election process.
“Every U.S. citizen has the Constitutional right to freely vote in every election – and we should all share a basic, nonpartisan commitment to making that right real for every American citizen.
“I hope the court’s dismissal of this case marks the end of the RNC’s misguided and unlawful interference into our work to ensure all citizens can cast their ballots freely, fairly, and securely. Either way, Michigan is prepared to continue to defend the voting rights of every eligible citizen in our state and across the nation.”
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Since launching a new customer satisfaction survey tool in December, 91% of survey respondents reported they were “satisfied” or “highly satisfied” with their visit to a Secretary of State branch office.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) completed the installation of check-in and booking stations at branch office locations that do not have a full-time staff greeter present, finishing the project seven months ahead of schedule.
Today, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) recognized April as Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to celebrating organ, eye, and tissue donors and encouraging residents to join the millions of Michiganders already listed on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement on the president’s unlawful attempt to interfere with states’ Constitutional authority to run safe and secure elections via executive order
West Michigan residents seeking the restoration of their driver’s license received free advice from volunteer attorneys, experts with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), and partners like Michigan WORKS! of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties at the Road to Restoration clinic in Benton Harbor on March 18.
The Coldwater Secretary of State office at 7 Vans Ave. will close for one week as it moves to a temporary location while its current building is remodeled.
The Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, in the Binsfeld Office Building, 201 Townsend Street in Lansing.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and partners hosted a Road to Restoration clinic in Lansing on March 13, where volunteer attorneys, community partners, and MDOS experts helped more than 115 local attendees understand the steps needed to restore their driver’s license.
