Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement





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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
June 29, 2026

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Secretary Benson issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on mail-in ballots

"Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision "in "Watson v. Republican National Committee [ [link removed] ], allowing states to continue to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day:"

 

"This ruling is another significant win for voters and democracy. It’s a win for military servicemembers and citizens living overseas who can cast their ballot with confidence, knowing that their voice will be heard. Along with the federal court decisions last week, it’s a reaffirmation that states run elections, not the president.

 

Every Michigan voter has the right to vote by mail, and every state has the constitutional authority to run our own elections. We will continue to follow the law and fight to ensure every eligible citizen can vote in every election."

 

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