Michigan Secretary of State
Appears in 4 stories
Overseeing the 2026 general election
Michigan voters began receiving absentee ballots for the November 3 general election Thursday, opening the state's 40-day window to vote from home. It is the second general election under Proposal 2, the 2022 measure that created early voting and a permanent mail-ballot list.
Updated Sep 27
Oversees the Road to Restoration 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
In office; oversees the Department of State
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
State's top election official administering the new precinct rules
Greenville, Michigan, will cut its four voting precincts to two, starting in 2027. The city joins a statewide wave of consolidation made possible by a law that raised the maximum precinct size from 2,999 voters to 4,999.
Updated Sep 6
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