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.
Carson Hocevar used to regularly attend Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan, hoping to see a victory by his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now the Spire Motorsports driver can inspire the next generation as a home state favorite on the 2-mile oval.
A person has been arrested in connection with two attempted home invasions in Livonia, Michigan, that happened last month, which involved a suspect described by witnesses as wearing a white protective-style suit.
An inmate serving time at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.
Community violence intervention groups, local organizations and law enforcement partners joined forces on Saturday to send a message that it's time to put an end to gun violence in Detroit.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
An inmate serving time at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office says a body recovered from a retention pond in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Friday is believed to be that of a 24-year-old man who went missing on Monday.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
Madison Heights, Michigan, city employees are working to repair six water main breaks that happened on Friday night, officials said.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Carson Hocevar used to regularly attend Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan, hoping to see a victory by his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now the Spire Motorsports driver can inspire the next generation as a home state favorite on the 2-mile oval.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Detroit Tigers notched only two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Heat and humidity move in for the work week
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President Trump is spending the weekend in New Jersey after a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin on Friday. During the discussion, Mr. Trump discussed the higher-than-expected employment figures for the month of May. Wendy Gillette reports.
Community groups want to put an end to gun violence in Detroit. Hundreds of people attended the annual Silence the Violence rally on the city's east side on Saturday. Organizers say the event is about honoring people who have died as a result of gun violence, bringing awareness to ongoing struggles and showing support to those in need.
The Rosedale Grandmont Baseball League in Detroit says it canceled tryouts and practices on Saturday after being alerted by police about talks online of a teen takeover. Julia Avant reports from Stoepel Park where the takeover was supposed to take place.