The letter signed by 22 Republican state legislators cites Benson's name on the ballot as creating an "unavoidable conflict of interest."
The unusual request for federal supervision came ahead of what will be a pivotal election in the battleground state next year.
The request for the U.S. Department of Justice seeks federal monitors for polling locations, absentee ballot facilities and voter registration sites.
Despite President Donald Trump's recent pardons, state-level prosecution of 2020 election interference cases can continue.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is implementing three administrative rule sets that systematically dismantle election integrity safeguards — and the Legislature cannot stop it.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The race to replace her and lead Michigan as its next governor will be one to watch nationally in 2026.
Get live Election Day 2025 updates from southeast Michigan as results come in. Key mayoral and city council seats are at stake in metro Detroit.
Election results for Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Novi, Auburn Hills and other communities, and local and school funding proposals.
Canvassers in Wayne County, Michigan, raised questions about Dearborn’s elections after absentee ballots were stored in the wrong type of container.
Voters across Southeast Michigan will weigh in on dozens of local races and ballot proposals in the November 2025 general election.