Votebeat asked Michigan’s secretary of state candidates their positions on proof of citizenship, election security, and more.
The money will help clerks replace voting machines whose contracts expire in 2027.
Several candidates were disqualified after thousands of their signatures turned out to be forged.
Addressing bottlenecks and giving voters something to do can help shorten waits and improve the experience.
The Macomb County clerk had flagged 15 potential noncitizens who are registered, but Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says at least 3 are citizens after all.
Michigan lawmakers have tried to change laws governing signature gathering, but proposals have stalled.
Lists of noncitizens are prone to error, and comparing them to the voter rolls can lead to false positives.
It’s the process that keeps ballots secure. When it’s not maintained, voters can be disenfranchised.
The ruling affirms the result of the Michigan city’s close mayoral race but may not resolve the dispute.
Her lawsuit also provides more alleged details about the 37 disputed ballots that could decide the Hamtramck mayoral election.