Michigan Secretary of State discusses ballot tracking, security
Thursday marks the start of early voting, and Jocelyn Benson noted over 1.8 million Michiganders have requested absentee ballots.
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Thursday marks the start of early voting, and Jocelyn Benson noted over 1.8 million Michiganders have requested absentee ballots.
Kennedy filed a lawsuit Friday in Michigan's Court of Claims against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to withdraw his name.
A judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on the Michigan ballot.
DPD's cybercrimes division is working on figuring out who was behind the swatting attempt at Jocelyn Benson's residence.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said her home was targeted twice within 48 hours.
U.S. House candidate Adam Hollier will be left off Michigan's August primary ballot after a county clerk ruled that he had not submitted enough valid signatures.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says that voters have shown enthusiasm for this election and turned out in record numbers to cast absentee ballots and to vote early.
James Renner was a member of the defendants early on.
The Michigan Department of State announced Wednesday that it is reintroducing a green and white "Water Wonderland" license plate and will be issuing new driver's licenses and state IDs in 2024.
The Michigan Secretary of State unveiled a new dashboard designed to make the Freedom of Information Act Process smoother for her department and for residents.
Michigan's Supreme Court has refused to immediately hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling that would allow former President Donald Trump's name on the state's presidential primary ballot.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills adding more protections for election workers and allowing 16-year-olds to register before they can legally vote at 18.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media.
Attorneys for a group of Michigan activists are asking the state Supreme Court to hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling that would allow former President Donald Trump's name on the state's presidential primary ballot.
Michigan's primary election is set to take place on Feb. 27, 2024, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has released a list of candidates that will be on the ballot.
A judge in Michigan is expected to hear arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president.
This week, lawyers for the former president filed suit, arguing Trump didn't engage in the events that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021.
A 60-year-old Detroit man was sentenced to 15 months of probation under mental health treatment court for threatening to kill elected officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, officials said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
Federal prosecutors interviewed Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for "several hours" in March as part of the ongoing criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Benson told CNN Wednesday.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she is working to ban guns at polling places and enact a Voting Rights Act for the state.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will receive the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civil award, at the White House on Friday.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirmed Thursday that her office has been served a subpoena in connection with special counsel Jack Smith's investigation of former President Donald Trump.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson held a press conference Wednesday, saying voter turnout from Tuesday's election is expected to break the record for the largest in Michigan's midterm election history.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
Mathers is due back in court on Aug. 13.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says on Friday that the Cheboygan Lock officially reopened two months after it was closed due to rising water levels.
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
During a June 25 Board of Regents meeting, Jordan Acker issued an apology, but did not directly mention the inappropriate messages.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.
Police in a Redford Township, Michigan, neighborhood are concerned after several feral cats were found living in a home that's in deplorable condition.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
One more ballot has been found from last November's election in Hamtramck, Michigan, that included races for the city's mayor and council seats.