Michigan Department of State

Rule Changes

Coordinating with DOJ on monitoring

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division plans to send federal election monitors to seven Michigan cities on Election Day: Detroit, East Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, Hamtramck, Lansing and Warren. Notices went out Oct. 21.

Updated 1 hour ago

Rule Changes

Administers statewide elections and voter information

Early in-person voting is open at four Grand Rapids sites through Nov. 1: St. Peter and Paul School, GRPS University, Ottawa Hills High School and New Hope Baptist Church. Any city voter can use any of them, not just the precinct assigned for Election Day.

Updated 9 hours ago

Rule Changes

Lead organizer of the program

Grand Rapids residents with suspended licenses can now attend one-on-one clinics to clear up misdemeanor traffic offenses and unresolved court matters, part of Michigan's Road to Restoration program. The sessions, run by the Secretary of State's office with nonprofit and corporate partners, walk attendees through their driving records, identify barriers, and complete restoration steps on site.

Updated Sep 15

Built World

Issuing agency responding to the misprint

About 8,200 Michigan residents opened their mail this week. Inside was a driver's license with a stock photo and a date of birth that wasn't theirs.

Updated Sep 7