Michigan

Certification deadline: 

November 25th, 2024

Certification process: 

Board of State Canvassers certify - Secretary of State signs off - Governor issues certificate of ascertainment

Key people: 

Attorney General Dana Nessel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Measures in place to protect the integrity of the certification process: 

Laws are designed to safeguard the electoral process, ensuring fair and transparent elections. In Michigan, local clerks are principally responsible for conducting all elections, overseeing the system of voter registration and absentee voting. This structure helps maintain the integrity of the electoral system while providing voters with accessible options to participate in the democratic process.

Pertinent laws: 

Voter ID Required

Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984

More information
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