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MFEI News & Commentary Articles


Unintended Consequence: Hearing Targeting Township Clerk Reveals Weaknesses in Conduct of MI Elections
Cross-examination of Michigan Bureau of Elections (BOE) Director Jonathan Brater and other witnesses continued Monday in a probable cause hearing involving multiple felony charges against a former Adams township clerk.
1 day ago4 min read


3/4/3 on August 11, 2025 Three Stories/Three Minutes
Will Benson Stonewall the DOJ? . . . More absentee ballot chaos . . . National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
3 days ago5 min read


Election News Roundup - August 8 Edition.
MFEI’s Communications Team brings you links to election news that you won’t want to miss.
6 days ago3 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Michigan Fair Elections Institute Sues Genesee County Clerk
Michigan Fair Elections Institute (MFEI) is suing Michigan's Genesee County Clerk for denying a routine Freedom of Information Act request for election data.
Aug 53 min read


Ones to Watch ... What We Know about the Candidates for MI Secretary of State
Two candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for Michigan secretary of state. Here's what you need to know.
Aug 44 min read


Election News Roundup - August 1 Edition.
MFEI’s Communications Team brings you links to election news that you won’t want to miss.
Aug 12 min read


Election News Roundup - July 25 Edition.
MFEI’s Communications Team brings you links to election news that you won’t want to miss.
Jul 252 min read


BREAKING NEWS: DOJ Demands SOS Benson Provide Election Data
Officials with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) are demanding information about how Michigan’s Department of State is complying with federal laws related to elections. Benson has 14 days to comply.
Jul 244 min read


3/4/3 on 07.23.25 Three Stories/Three Minutes
3/4/3: Three quick read headline stories for midweek. Today's 3:
Dixon calls Benson “conniving”; RCV aligns with anti-Trump protests ; AG candidate defends alternate electors and criticizes RCV
Jul 233 min read


Michigan Supreme Court Grants GOP Standing in Election Parity Lawsuit
In a landmark decision for election integrity, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the Michigan Republican Party and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have standing to sue Flint officials for failing to appoint an equal number of Republican election inspectors during the 2022 elections.
Jul 223 min read
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