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MFEI News & Commentary


SAVE Act Update: Where Federal Voter ID and Citizenship Verification Stand Heading into Recess
The Senate is in recess without passing the SAVE Act. Here's where the options stand and why it matters for Michigan
10 hours ago5 min read


When Clerks Resign, Laws Go Out the Window, and Chaos Ensues
What happens when clerks resign and an election is looming? In the scramble to replace clerks, things can go sideways.
Jul 314 min read


When Your Candidate Isn't Running Anymore
Mail-in voting in Michigan is convenient, but it gets complicated when candidates drop out. Here are the fixes you need to know. Voting in person on Election Day is still the best bet.
Jul 283 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Thanks to House Republicans, the SAVE Act Lives to Fight Another Day
The U.S. House has passed two legislative vehicles that give two potential ways of getting provisions of the SAVE Act to President Trump's desk.
Jul 234 min read


WHY VOTE? Young Voters Can't Sit This One Out
Young people are not a footnote in this election. We are part of the story. We live with the consequences of these decisions, and in many cases, we will live with them the longest. That alone should be enough reason to care.
Jul 222 min read


Don’t Toss Those Returned Early Voting Postcards —Michigan Law Says They’re Important
Under Michigan law a returned Early Voting postcard can count as "reliable information" that a Michigan voter has moved, triggering a confirmation notice that places them in "Verify" status. If that notice also returns undeliverable, in-state movers enter "Challenge" status and risk cancellation after two federal election cycles without confirmation or voting.
Jul 214 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Trump Releases Documents Identifying China as Bad Actor in 2020 Election
President Trump announced the release of thousands of documents that reveal foreign interference in U.S. elections, government suppression of information about election vulnerabilities and presence of non-citizens on U.S. voter rolls.
Jul 163 min read


Tonight, Judge for Yourself
Presidents reserve national addresses for moments they believe the country needs to hear directly from them, unfiltered, in their own words. That alone tells you something about how this White House views tonight.
Jul 165 min read


WHY VOTE? America Celebrating 250 Years
The bravery of Americans in 1776 must be replicated in every generation if our experiment in self-governance is to remain successful. Voting in every election is how we express our solidarity with the Founders.
Jul 63 min read


MI Ballots in Mailboxes While Courts Battle the Confusion They Cause and Sen. Lindsey Tries to Save the Day
In a week's time, mail-in ballots got support from the courts but is being challenged with legislation on the state level.
Jun 304 min read
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