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Public comment period results available online
The Michigan Department of State has now processed 4,637 notarized applications for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, surpassing California’s numbers when it first launched a similar commission in 2010. An updated applicant profile can be found at RedistrictingMichigan.org.
“Voters said loud and clear in 2018 that they wanted to put this aspect of our democracy back in the hands of the people,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “That we’ve continued to receive and process such a high volume of applications, even during a public health crisis, is a testament to how committed people in our state are to this opportunity.”
In addition to posting the latest applicant figures, results from the public comment period on the applicant selection process are now posted on the website. The period, which ran from February 26 to March 27 of this year, allowed those interested to ask detailed questions on the random selection methodology that will be used to select the 200 semifinalists for the commission following the June 1 application deadline. The list of comments received as well as answers to frequently asked questions during the period are both available.
“The variety and intricacy of questions we’ve received about how this process works and what the commission will look like are reminders that Michiganders continue to be fully engaged in every step of this process,” said Secretary Benson. “With little more than a month before the application window ends, people are still very excited about this chance to shape the future and be part of Michigan history.”
Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2020. They can be completed and notarized electronically. More information is at RedistrictingMichigan.org.
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The Board of State Canvassers will meet on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. in Delta Charter Township Hall, 7710 West Saginaw Highway in Lansing.
Ahead of this Sunday’s big game, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently suited up for the Detroit Prowl women’s professional football team, joining the championship team for practice as they gear up for their upcoming season.
The Secretary of State office at 1960 Mall Dr. in Benton Harbor will be closed for a day during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement in support of a lawsuit filed by the AFL-CIO and allied labor groups to protect Americans' private data:
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced today the return of the white-on-blue and white-on-black license plates—two popular classic designs.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement opposing House Joint Resolution B of 2025 that would block eligible U.S. citizens from voting in Michigan elections:
The Secretary of State office at 8565 N. Lilley Rd. in Canton will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
President Carter leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity, and service, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.
The Secretary of State office at 7159 W. 48th St. in Fremont will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
