Michigan Department of State

Rule Changes

Reported that 31.2% of active registered voters cast ballots before Election Day.

Early in-person voting in Grand Rapids ended Nov. 1 after 13 days at four sites: St. Peter and Paul School, GRPS University, Ottawa Hills High School and New Hope Baptist Church. Any city voter could use any site, not just the precinct assigned for Election Day.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Reported high turnout and routine ballot-machine problems on Nov. 3; contacted DOJ after monitors in Dearborn and Flint questioned poll workers about training.

The Justice Department placed federal election monitors at polling places in eight Michigan cities on Nov. 3: Detroit, Dearborn, East Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, Hamtramck, Lansing and Warren. About 71 went to Michigan as part of roughly 1,000 nationwide, the first time the department has sent monitors to all 50 states.

Updated 2 days ago

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: 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

As of September 2026: 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