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Common Cause Michigan Reminds Public Election Day Is Not Results Day
As Election Day 2024 arrives, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging the press, candidates, elected officials, and the public that Election Day is not “Results Day.”
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Quentin Turner
Executive Director, Michigan
qturner@commoncause.org
313-909-6092
Kenny Colston
Regional Communications Strategist, Midwest
kcolston@commoncause.org
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Michigan Must ‘Finish the Job’ on Protecting Democracy
LANSING, MI — This morning, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her “What’s Next” address to the public and legislature. Among several issues, Gov. Whitmer highlighted the importance of protecting the “health of democracy” heading into the upcoming fall legislative session. Of note, the governor called on the legislature to shore up election laws targeting voter safety.
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DePerno, Rendon’s Charging in Ballot Tampering Case Renew Common Cause Calls for Accountability in Investigation
LANSING, MI — This afternoon, former GOP Michigan Attorney General candidate Matthew DePerno and former MI state Rep. Daire Rendon were criminally charged in an alleged tabulator tampering scheme.
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Today ‘Marks A Huge Win For Democracy’ in Michigan Following Passing of Elections Bills
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan House and Senate passed several bills implementing Prop 2, a voting reform ballot measure.
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Common Cause Michigan, Democracy Advocates to Hold Lobby Day Focused on Campaign Finance Reform
LANSING, MI — On Thursday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Common Cause Michigan, as well as other democracy organizations, will convene at the state Capitol to lobby in favor of campaign finance reform.
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Michiganders Secure A “Huge Victory for Democracy” After State Board of Canvassers Certify Election Results
LANSING, Mich. — This afternoon, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers voted unanimously to certify the results of the 2022 election. The vote is the first certification of a general election since Big Lie proponents publicly pressured GOP members not to certify the 2020 results.
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Today ‘Marks A Huge Win For Voting Reform’ in Michigan Following Passing of Promote the Vote 2022
LANSING, Mich. — This morning, the Promote the Vote 2022 coalition (of which Common Cause Michigan is a member) declared victory in the passing of Prop. 2, a voting reform ballot measure.
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2022 Midterm Election is TOMORROW
LANSING, MI — Michigan voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 8 to make their voices heard in the 2022 midterm election. Voters can cast a ballot in-person or by drop box.
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Michiganders Can Call 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline for Any Issues Exercising the Right to Vote
LANSING, MI — Common Cause Michigan reminds Michiganders to use the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they have any questions or encounter any challenges with casting a ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters can call or text the hotline to connect with volunteers standing by to help.
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Michiganders Approach Upcoming Recommended Deadline for Mailing In Absentee Ballots
LANSING, MI — Common Cause Michigan reminds Michiganders that Tuesday, Oct. 25 is the recommended date for voters to mail-in their absentee ballot so it can arrive on time.
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Michiganders Approach Upcoming Deadlines for Voter Registration
LANSING, MI — New voters have until next Monday, Oct. 24, to submit their voter registration forms online or by mail in time for the Nov. 8 midterm election. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 24 in order to be accepted.
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New Results: Common Cause Releases “Our Democracy 2022” Candidate Surveys for First Election Since January 6th
Common Cause today released initial results of its Our Democracy 2022 candidate questionnaire in the leadup to the first election since January 6th. With two months to go before Election Day, more than 100 candidates for Congress, including in certain swing House and Senate races, responded on how they promise to defend and strengthen our democracy.
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Today ‘Marks The Next Step For Voting Reform’ in Michigan Following Placement of Promote the Vote 2022 on the Ballot
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing Promote the Vote 2022 (of which Common Cause Michigan is a supporter) on the upcoming general election ballot.
