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MFEI News & Commentary


We Told You So: Long Before DHS Sounded the ERIC Alarm, Michigan Fair Elections Already Had
The Department of Homeland Security is again calling on the Department of Justice to rein in a nonprofit's alleged practice of sharing driver's license information with other, unauthorized agents. MFEI has been ringing that bell since 2022!
2 days ago4 min read


BREAKING NEWS Americans for Citizen Voting files with SCOTUS; Kavanaugh Requests a Response by Noon on Wednesday
Not waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to act, Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Kavanaugh responded today requesting a response from the State Board of Canvassers, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater by noon, September 2.
Sep 12 min read


Michigan's Auditor General Did Not Say Voter Rolls Are "Secure and Accurate," Election Integrity Group Says
SOS Benson misrepresents the findings of a report from the state's Office of Auditor General, claiming it shows the voter rolls are accurate. The report, which may not be in compliance with what is legally required, makes no such claim.
Aug 312 min read


Two-Front Fight: Citizen Voting Backers Hit Courts and Capitol Within 72 Hours
Supporters of an amendment to the Michigan state constitution requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote are fighting back after their petition signatures failed to be certified.
Aug 283 min read


Americans for Citizen Voting Petition Signatures Fail to Be Certified
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked over certifying a ballot petition from Americans for Citizen Voting. A deadlocked vote automatically means the petition failed to be certified. Supporters vow to fight on.
Aug 252 min read


Almost Out of Runway: Citizen Voting Proposal's Final Attempts to Secure the Required Signatures
Supporters of the Americans for Citizen Voting ballot initiative are scrambling to get the required number of signatures certified. The Board of State Canvassers will decide today.
Aug 244 min read


Twenty-Two Months or Seven Days? Court Orders Election Records Preserved after Township Clerk Sues over Benson's Deletion Rule
A Michigan clerk, caught between conflicting rules, wins the day over SOS Benson's demand poll book software and associated files be deleted within seven days of an election's certification.
Aug 193 min read


38 Cases and More Than a Year of Stonewalling: What We Know about Michigan's Noncitizen Voters
SOS Benson told Congress cases of noncitizen voting were rare and easy to prove. Two years and 38 cases later, neither claim is proving true.
Aug 184 min read


WHY VOTE? Mark Your Ballot for Candidates with These Qualities
Our constitutional republic relies on honorable representatives. When you vote, choose wisely to whom you give power.
Aug 174 min read


SAVE Act Update: Where Federal Voter ID and Citizenship Verification Stand Heading into Recess
The Senate went into recess without passing the SAVE Act. Here's where the options stand and why it matters for Michigan.
Aug 115 min read
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