Legislation
Stopping Voter Suppression
Some elected officials are trying to silence voters by creating needless barriers to the ballot box. Common Cause is fighting back against these anti-democracy efforts.
We should be able to make our voices heard at the polls and have a say in the leaders who represent us. But sometimes, politicians push for laws that discourage, obstruct, or even intimidate voters in an effort to cling to their power.
Polling place closures, limits to vote-by-mail, and needlessly strict voter ID regulations can prevent eligible voters from casting their ballot—and lately, this playbook of voter suppression strategies has become more popular. Common Cause is stopping voter suppression by opposing these efforts in the legislature, in the courts, and beyond in defense of the right to vote.
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Thank Michigan Senators for Passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act!
Thank you for your leadership in passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), a landmark bill that will ensure no Michigander is discriminated against at the ballot box. Your commitment to safeguarding our democracy and protecting the right to vote for all eligible citizens is deeply appreciated.
This legislation marks a significant step forward in making sure every voice is heard in Michigan’s elections, regardless of race, ability, or language barriers.
Letter Campaign
TELL HOUSE LAWMAKERS: Pass the Michigan Voting Rights Act!
The Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA) has passed the State Senate, bringing us closer to securing voting rights for every Michigander! This victory is a testament to the dedication and advocacy of supporters like you. However, our work isn’t done yet. To make sure this crucial legislation reaches the governor’s desk and becomes law, we need to pass the MVRA in the House. The Michigan Voting Rights Act will: Strengthen legal protections by providing new...
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Events
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Lobby Day for Democracy
Lame Duck Session 2024 is in full swing and we don't have much time to get our legislators to pass the Michigan Voting Rights Act and National Popular Vote -- join us in getting this critical legislation passed!
Lansing State Capitol Complex
9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Updates
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Senate Passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act An Important First Step
A statement from Common Cause Michigan after the Michigan State Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act today. The set of bills now move to the House for passage.
Blog Post
LETTER: Michigan must prioritize transparency, expand financial disclosure requirements
Blog Post
‘Hard, but Necessary Work’: A Look into Michigan’s Newest Democracy Bills
"[I]f there’s one thing Michiganders have proven to the rest of the country, it’s that we are not afraid of fighting for democracy."
Press
Press Release
Michigan Can Do More in 2024
Common Cause is encouraging both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to continue to prioritize our democracy and safeguard our elections this year.
Press Release
Michigan Becomes First State to Register People to Vote as They Leave Prison
Today, Michigan became the first state to automatically register people to vote as they leave prison. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law House Bill 4983 requiring Michigan’s secretary of state to coordinate with the Department of Corrections to register people upon their release from prison as part of an expansion of the state’s automatic voter registration (AVR) program.
Press Release
Michigan Legislature Must ‘Prioritize Transparency’ In Passing Financial Disclosure Laws
LANSING, MI — Following the Michigan Legislature’s introduction of HB 5248 - 5258 and SB 613 - 616 — two separate bill packages seeking to define which state officials and their immediate family should disclose their financials to the public and how — Common Cause Michigan is calling on the Legislature to pass legislation implementing comprehensive disclosure requirements.
