Who We Are

Welcome to Michigan Fair Elections Institute - Where our mission is to restore and preserve the integrity of Michigan’s elections, both now and for future generations.

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Michigan Fair Elections Institute – MFEI – operates on the core believe that safe, transparent, and trustworthy elections depend on citizen involvement, oversight, and vigilance.

MFEI is comprised of more than 2,000 volunteers who form a growing, unified network spanning more than half the state’s 83 counties. We believe in the principle that talented, dedicated individuals will achieve extraordinary results when they work as a team toward shared, research-based goals.

MFEI’s business model is built upon two pillars: Election Oversight and Educational Outreach. These two pillars provide flexibility and continually interact to enhance impact, making MFEI renowned for its ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging situations.

Election Oversight objectives include:

• Tracking and analyzing developing election legislation

• Working the polls as inspectors and challengers

• Researching election-related issues and publishing detailed reports

• Monitoring the accuracy of voter rolls

Educational Outreach focuses on active investigation and verifying research collected, then takes steps to remedy issues by creating public awareness. You may find our many MFEI volunteers throughout the state:

• Speaking at community events

• Hosting information tables

• Encouraging citizens to register to vote

• Organizing groups in their local areas to collaborate on projects related to preserving election integrity

MFEI’s over-arching goals are accomplished through our well-organized Teams and Committees:

• Communications

• Legislative

• Litigation

• Soles to Rolls – voter roll analysis

• Clerk Advocacy

• County Chapters & Task Forces

…all working in sync to educate the public, raise awareness, encourage Michigan citizens to become involved, and make an impact toward protecting our cherished voting rights and freedoms.

We find inspiration from the time-honored wisdom penned by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” 

At MFEI, our motto is: No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

To learn more, click here to view our 2024 Annual Report.

If you’re interested in getting involved, click here and a team member will contact you.

MFEI is a charitable 501(c)3 educational organization (IRS tax-exempt #92-3943258).