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Governor Must End Delay of 35th Senate District Special Election
Common Cause Michigan is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the vacant 35th Senate District seat after four months of delay.
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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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Governor Must End Delay of 35th Senate District Special Election
Common Cause Michigan is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the vacant 35th Senate District seat after four months of delay.
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SAVE Act Passage is Wrong for Michigan
Common Cause Michigan is calling on Michigan's two U.S. Senators to derail a voter suppression bill named the SAVE Act that passed the U.S. House today.
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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan
Common Cause Michigan is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Michigan elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Michigan voting laws.
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Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says
Common Cause Michigan is encouraging Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to listen to his Ghost of Sunshine Week past and tee up important Freedom of Information Act changes for votes in the Michigan House this week.
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HJR-B Resolution is Voter Suppression, Must Be Rejected
No matter the name, HJR-B is voter suppression hiding under the mask of election integrity.
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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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Problems Voting? Call or Text Nonpartisan Hotline for Help
As Election Day 2024 nears, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging voters who need assistance to contact the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline to make sure their vote counts this year.
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Legislature Shouldn’t Break Without Passing Pro-Democracy Agenda
Before legislators head off for summer break, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging lawmakers to see the full pro-democracy agenda passed and heading to the governor’s desk.
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With Map Approval, Citizen Process Proves To Be Best Choice for Michigan
We see the value of involving the public in an open redistricting process, instead of private decisions in secret and partisan discussions behind closed doors at the state Capitol.
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After Failed Appeal, MICRC Is Best Equipped to Pass New Maps
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court denying the appeal of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, Common Cause Michigan Executive Director Quentin Turner released the following statement:
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Michigan Can Do More in 2024
Common Cause is encouraging both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to continue to prioritize our democracy and safeguard our elections this year.
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Gov. Whitmer Signs Weakened Disclosure Bill into Law
“We’re pleased to see Governor Whitmer sign this long overdue ethics reform into law—but ultimately, the law falls short of voters’ expectations. Despite overwhelming, bi-partisan support for greater transparency from our elected officials, lawmakers weakened the law to shield themselves from public scrutiny."
