Jocelyn Benson

Michigan court asked to change dates to draw political maps

A clash over the Michigan Constitution has hit the state’s highest court.

Secretary of State Benson Defends Controversial Changes at Branch Offices

The Michigan Secretary of State office is implementing changes to operate more efficiently. But Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says modifications are necessary to supp...

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Canvassers have ‘legal duty’ to certify Unlock Michigan petition, Supreme Court rules

LANSING, MI — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Board of State Canvassers must certify the petition signatures of a group looking to force the repeal of th...

Jocelyn Benson

Michigan court asked to change dates to draw political maps

Secretary of State Benson Defends Controversial Changes at Branch Offices

Canvassers have ‘legal duty’ to certify Unlock Michigan petition, Supreme Court rules

Senate-passed bills would require Secretary of State branches to provide services without appointment

Michigan Senate: Extend Lapsed Licenses, Plates; Keep Walk-In Option

Secretary of State Benson announces changes to increase and advance service

Michigan Secretary of State adds 350,000 new appointments amid criticism over pandemic backlog

Michigan secretary of state adds 350K appointments, ramps up operations

Benson seeks $25M to address backlog at SOS branch offices

Sheriff’s Office: Driver Plows Through Cemetery Fence, Hits 12 Headstones

Live stream: Michigan SOS Benson announces updates to branch operations

Here’s How To See The ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse In Michigan Thursday

Benson Announces Secretary Of State Offices Will Add 350K Appointment Slots Through Sept. 30

Michigan GOP files complaint against Gov. Whitmer over flight to Florida

University of Michigan won’t drop GOP donor’s name over ‘witches’ remark

GOP claims Gov. Whitmer can’t use campaign funds on jet use

Secretary Benson, restore the walk-in option

Expungement fair offers ‘second chance’ to more than 700 people in Genesee County

Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Join State’s First Expungement Event Since Clean Slate Bills Were Signed Into Law

Secretary of State seeking $25 million to hire more staff

Michigan Secretary of State wants $25 million to catch up on COVID-19 backlog

SOS Jocelyn Benson Defends Appointment System Amid Legislative Scrutiny

Benson not backing down on requiring appointments at Michigan Secretary of State offices

Michigan GOP senators revise ID requirement for ballot requests

Michigan Senate tweaks ID requirements in absentee voting bills; Benson still unimpressed

AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats

AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats

What’s with all the plateless cars? Michigan Secretary of State faces criticism over appointment system

New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection

Longtime political rivals ask probe of dark money behind GOP initiatives

Michigan GOP senator blasts Benson's characterization of election bills

Judge dismisses final Michigan election fraud suit, says that doesn’t mean there weren’t problems

Republican judge dismisses election fraud lawsuit in Antrim County

Michigan Secretary of State asks judge to excuse her from deposition in election fraud lawsuit

Benson: Appointment-Only Visits To Secretary Of State Here To Stay

Secretary of state branches to stick with appointments, end number taking

Michigan secretary of state wants to allow driver’s license photos to be taken from home

Appointment-only visits to Michigan secretary of state here to stay

Michigan Secretary of State: 'Take a number' is gone, appointment only will stay

Why Unlock Michigan wants to repeal a law already deemed unconstitutional

Michigan House Votes To Move August Primary To June

Michigan’s top elected Democrats call on businesses to fight restrictive voting bills

Michigan Republicans leading with less controversial bits of voting package

Unlock Michigan petition certification fails in split vote of state canvassers

Detroit email destruction probe yields no criminal charges

Michigan seeks to delay redistricting by nearly 3 months

Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, SOS Benson React To Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Judge reins in sprawling Michigan election fraud lawsuit

Benson: Michigan Voting Bills More Restrictive Than Georgia

Michigan election officials blast GOP voting bills as voter suppression

Lawsuit seeks to block ballot initiative to cancel Michigan governor’s emergency power

Michigan SOS declines to testify before Senate Oversight Committee over 2020 election

Report on Antrim County error keeps battle over records going in lingering election lawsuit

Benson declines invite to testify before Michigan Senate committee on 2020 election

Flashpoint recap: GOP Rep. Peter Meijer weighs in on COVID relief and infrastructure; Michigan AG discusses issues facing her office

University of Michigan Regents call on Ron Weiser to resign

Ron Weiser says he ‘will not be canceled’ after regents pass resolution for his resignation

University of Michigan board censures GOP regent for ‘witches’ comment

UM regent’s comments spur controversy, DTE leaving downtown: Ann Arbor headlines March 27-April 1

Michigan Medicine renews restrictions; downtown street closures return; Regent Weiser’s fate

State attorneys face off on opposite sides of Michigan petition collection lawsuit

Nessel: Michigan GOP chairman’s ‘witches’ remark could have serious consequences

Nightside Report March 27, 2021: Michigan GOP apologizes for ‘witches’ remark, parents charged with child abuse in shootings, more rain on the way

Michigan GOP chairman apologizes for assassination comments, calling top Democratic women ‘three witches’

Michigan GOP chair apologizes for calling top state officials ‘witches’

Michigan GOP chair causes controversy with ‘witches,’ assassination remarks

Some University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination comments

Michigan GOP chair calls top Democratic women ‘witches,’ mentions assassination

Michigan to seek nearly 3-month delay to draw political maps

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

Michigan Senate GOP debuts election reforms critical of Secretary of State’s handling of November election

Democrats launch Senate battle for expanded voting rights

Michigan Secretary of State testifies at U.S. Senate hearing on voter reform bill

Plaintiff in election lawsuit accuses Secretary of State of withholding records

Michigan SOS urges state lawmakers to pass bills to make voting easier, not harder

Official Wants Michigan Governor and Other Lawmakers Subject to Freedom of Information Act

Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots

Michigan secretary of state wants governor, lawmakers subject to FOIA

Michigan Secretary of State says audits confirm accurate election results