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September 25, 2024 Knight Election Law Forum

Michigan

The fourth Knight Election Law Forum, a collaboration between Knight Foundation, the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy, and the University of Michigan Law School was held on September 25, 2024. This virtual series aims to equip journalists with essential, nonpartisan, fact-based knowledge on election law to better inform their communities in the lead-up to the 2024 elections and beyond.

Panelists include:

  • Sharon Dolente, Promote the Vote
  • Adam Fracassi, Michigan Bureau of Elections

Co-moderated by:

  • Hayley Harding, Votebeat Michigan
  • Oralandar Brand-Williams, Veteran Journalist

The event focuses on Michigan’s specific election law issues, tailored for local journalists. This event provides practical, nonpartisan, fact-based guidance on understanding state election laws, ensuring journalists are prepared to cover critical election issues accurately and effectively.

Resources

Michigan Voter Information Center

Online resource provided by the Michigan Secretary of State that allows voters to check their registration status, find their polling place, view a sample ballot, and track their absentee ballot.

Promote The Vote Michigan

Coalition of partner organizations committed to ensuring that Michigan’s voting system works for all.

Michigan Bureau of Elections

Division within the Michigan Department of State responsible for overseeing and administering election laws, procedures, and policies throughout the state.

Board of State Canvassers

Four-member bipartisan board responsible for certifying statewide election results and conducting recounts for state-level offices in Michigan.

Michigan Constitution

Fundamental governing document of the state of Michigan that outlines the structure of the state government, establishes basic laws, and guarantees certain rights to its citizens, including provisions related to elections and voting.

Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)

A nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization created by and comprised of state election officials from around the United States to help election officials maintain more accurate voter rolls and detect possible illegal voting.

Electoral Count Reform Act 2022

Clarifies the procedures for counting electoral votes, limits the role of the vice president to a ceremonial capacity, and raises the threshold for objections in Congress to prevent future attempts to overturn election results.

Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky

Landmark decision of the US Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of governmental speech restrictions in a polling place venue.