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January 29, 2024 at 10:46 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Michigan educators seek increased access to driver's education for high school students, support for school-based instruction

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Michigan educators seek increased access to driver's education for high school students, support for school-based instruction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? …

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January 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participate in public redistricting process

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participate in public redistricting process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participat…

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January 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action on 14th Amendment eligiblity

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action on 14th Amendment eligiblity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to…

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January 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to begin mapping sessions for state House districts

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to begin mapping sessions for state House districts  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 12, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   Michigan Independent Citizens Red…

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January 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 11, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders? ? DETROIT, Mic…

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December 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amendment case

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amendment case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 27, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amend…

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December 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 26, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236  …

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December 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 26, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   …

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December 21, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Secretary Benson statement on embezzlement charges filed against two aides to former Michigan House Speaker Chatfield

Secretary Benson statement on embezzlement charges filed against two aides to former Michigan House Speaker Chatfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 21, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on embezzle…

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December 21, 2023 at 1:57 AM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting…

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December 20, 2023 at 11:05 PM

CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistrict…

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December 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

PRESS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commi…

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December 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Return of green and white license plate, new driver's licenses and IDs with higher security are on the way in 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Return of green and white license plate, new driver's licenses and IDs with higher security are on the way in 2024 Plates can be ordered beginning Jan. 27 at Michigan.gov/SOS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 20, 2023Contact: Cheri Hardmon(517) 643-7236 Return of green…

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December 12, 2023 at 10:32 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA tool that improves government transparency and efficiency

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA tool that improves government transparency and efficiency FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 12, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA…

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December 5, 2023 at 3:52 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 5, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver …

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December 1, 2023 at 9:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson signs legislation on behalf of Governor Whitmer to improve election efficiency, ensure every vote counts

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson signs legislation on behalf of Governor Whitmer to improve election efficiency, ensure every vote counts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 1, 2023 Contact: [email protected]    Secretary Benson signs legisla…

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November 30, 2023 at 3:07 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, area officials launch newest Secretary of State mobile office serving Macomb County

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, area officials launch newest Secretary of State mobile office serving Macomb County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 29, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson, area officials launch …

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November 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary of State hosts final Road to Restoration driver's license clinic of 2023 in Dearborn Heights

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary of State hosts final Road to Restoration driver's license clinic of 2023 in Dearborn Heights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 17, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary of State hosts final Road to…

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November 14, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today

Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 14, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today?…

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November 13, 2023 at 9:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 13, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list LANSING,…

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November 9, 2023 at 3:04 AM

Secretary Benson calls for federal, state laws to protect elections at bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Insight Forum

Secretary Benson calls for federal, state laws to protect elections at bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Insight Forum Benson discusses practical, bipartisan actions to address AI risks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 8, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-…

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November 6, 2023 at 10:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting period complete in participating communities, polls open tomorrow for local elections

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting period complete in participating communities, polls open tomorrow for local elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 6, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Early voting period complete in participatin…

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November 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Dearborn driver education provider

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against Dearborn driver education provider Epic Driving Education LLC suspended for alleged violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2023Contact: Cheri Hardmon(517) 643-7236 Department of State takes action against Dearborn dr…

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November 3, 2023 at 6:19 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 73 counties on Nov. 7

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 73 counties on Nov. 7 Get personalized voting information at Michigan.gov/Vote Elections to be held in 73 counties on Nov. 7 Jurisdictions in 73 Michigan counties will hold elections on Nov…

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November 2, 2023 at 2:42 AM

Secretary Benson statement on House passage of legislation to improve election security in Michigan

Secretary Benson statement on House passage of legislation to improve election security in Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 1, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on House passage of legislatio…

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November 1, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Proposal 1 implementation bills

Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Proposal 1 implementation bills FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 1, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Proposal 1 implementation bil…

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October 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches first-ever early voting pilot for November 2023 elections

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches first-ever early voting pilot for November 2023 elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 27, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson launches first-ever early voting pilot f…

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October 25, 2023 at 8:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of bills to expand required financial disclosure

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of bills to expand required financial disclosure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 25, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson testifies in support of bills to expan…

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October 24, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of bill allowing rides to the polls

Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of bill allowing rides to the polls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 24, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of voting rights bills Secret…

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October 19, 2023 at 7:44 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners hold first driver's license restoration clinic in Battle Creek

PRESS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners hold first driver's license restoration clinic in Battle Creek Approximately 200 area residents learn how they can safely regain their driver's license FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 19, 2023 Con…

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October 5, 2023 at 10:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, partners hold clinic in Detroit to help residents regain driving privileges

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, partners hold clinic in Detroit to help residents regain driving privileges More than 240 residents get assistance on returning to driving FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 5, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517)…

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October 5, 2023 at 9:11 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Young Michigan voters, bipartisan elected officials to meet at sixth annual Student Voting Summit

NEWS RELEASE: Young Michigan voters, bipartisan elected officials to meet at sixth annual Student Voting Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 5, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Young Michigan voters, bipartisan elected off…

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October 5, 2023 at 12:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names 30 young leaders to Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names 30 young leaders to Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 5, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson names 30 young leaders to Michigan …

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October 4, 2023 at 12:19 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of legislation to allow electronic transfer of vehicle titles

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of legislation to allow electronic transfer of vehicle titles SB 533 would improve choices, expand options for Michiganders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 3, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-72…

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September 27, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Secretary Benson statement on House passage of voting rights bills

Secretary Benson statement on House passage of voting rights bills FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 27, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on House passage of voting rights bills Secretary of State Jo…

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September 26, 2023 at 2:19 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners serve more than 150 local residents at St. Clair Shores driver's license restoration clinic

PRESS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners serve more than 150 local residents at St. Clair Shores driver's license restoration clinic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 26, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? ? ? ? ? …

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September 19, 2023 at 11:42 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Genesee County Sheriff highlight voting rights for Michigan returning citizens and eligible jail residents, on National Voter Registration Day

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Genesee County Sheriff highlight voting rights for Michigan returning citizens and eligible jail residents, on National Voter Registration Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 19, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? …

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September 19, 2023 at 8:45 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Three Michigan VA locations to pilot voter registration sites

PRESS RELEASE: Three Michigan VA locations to pilot voter registration sites FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 19, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Three Michigan VA locations will pilot voter registration sites Agreement pa…

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September 14, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Road to Restoration driver's license clinic returns to Detroit

Road to Restoration driver's license clinic returns to Detroit More than 125 residents visit clinic to learn pathway to regain license FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 14, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Road to Re…

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September 12, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Secretary Benson testifies in favor of legislation to protect Michigan's election workers

Secretary Benson testifies in favor of legislation to protect Michigan's election workers Bills will ensure clerks and poll workers can do their jobs free from threats, harassment, and intimidation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 12, 2023 Contact: An…

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September 8, 2023 at 12:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Christina Anderson as chief of staff

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Christina Anderson as chief of staff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 8, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Secretary Benson names Christina Anderson as chief of staff LANSING, Mich. ? Sec…

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August 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Road to Restoration clinic puts Mt. Pleasant-area residents on path to get safely back behind the wheel

NEWS RELEASE: Road to Restoration clinic puts Mt. Pleasant-area residents on path to get safely back behind the wheel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 25, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Road to Restoration clinic puts Mt. Pleasant-…

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August 23, 2023 at 8:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to sign up to be poll workers

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to sign up to be poll workers National Poll Worker Recruitment Day celebrates workers, promotes election service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 23, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? …

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August 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary of State online services expand to include accessible parking placard renewals

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary of State online services expand to include accessible parking placard renewals Transactions can be done in minutes at Michigan.gov/SOS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 18, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? …

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August 16, 2023 at 7:40 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force returns for 2023-2024

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force returns for 2023-2024 Department of State now accepting applications from students looking to engage voters on campus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 16, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517)…

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August 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic helps residents in Alpena

PHOTO RELEASE: Road to Restoration driver?s license clinic helps residents in Alpena Learn about the Road to Restoration program at Michigan.gov/R2R FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 14, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? …

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August 11, 2023 at 11:32 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Department of State brings free driver's license restoration clinic to Traverse City

PHOTO RELEASE: Department of State brings free driver's license restoration clinic to Traverse City FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 11, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Department of State brings free driver's license resto…

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August 3, 2023 at 9:02 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 49 counties on Aug. 8

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 49 counties on Aug. 8 Voters reminded to cast their ballot Elections to be held in 49 counties on Aug. 8 Jurisdictions in 49 Michigan counties will hold elections on Aug. 8. Ch…

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August 1, 2023 at 11:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on felony indictments related to 2020 presidential election

NEWS RELEASE: Benson statement on felony indictments related to 2020 presidential election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 1, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Statement of Secretary Benson on felony indictments related to 2…

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August 1, 2023 at 7:26 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State free driver’s license restoration clinics returning to Northern Michigan

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State free driver?s license restoration clinics returning to Northern Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 1, 2023 Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ? Department of State free driver?s license restor…

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