MFEI News & Commentary Articles

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.

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.

What happens when clerks resign and an election is looming? In the scramble to replace clerks, things can go sideways.

The Hillsdale County Township Clerk charged with four election-related felonies and one misdemeanor has support from her local community. They have dug into the details and provide excellent insight.

It has begun. A township clerk who wanted to follow the law and protect her voters and their ballots will be put on trial for her actions.

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.