Michigan Department of State

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News for you from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Department of State. Call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) FB/IG: MichiganSoS

Official Secretary of State seal Mobile Office unit illustration Text: Secretary of State Mobile Office on site to bring services to you July 24 10 am to 3:30 pm Onaway - Presque Isle District Library 20774 State Street Onaway, Michigan All residents welcome
Six circled check marks next to each form of ID Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Voters will be asked to show their ID at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include Michigan driver's license or state ID ID issued by federal, state, or local government United States passport Military photo ID High school or college photo ID Tribal photo ID Michigan.gov/vote
Illustration of a part of calendar that shows Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Tuesday, July 21, is circled Illustration of a ballot box Text: Two weeks until Primary Election Day Michigan.gov/vote
Official Secretary of State seal Michigan Voting Dashboard 572,533 Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the August Primary Michigan.gov/vote
Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map. Text: Meeting notice Board of State Canvassers
Illustration of a sticky note Five purple stars in a row Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Today is the last day to register to vote online or by mail in the August 4 Primary Election Statewide early voting begins July 25 Michigan.gov/vote
Illustration of a ballot and envelope Official Secretary of State seal Text: When should I mail my ballot? Mail your Aug. 4 Election ballot by July 20 to avoid any postal delays michigan.gov/vote
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary Benson statement on the president's false claims about election security says, "As health care costs escalate and millions of Americans struggle to make ends meet, the President of the United States chose tonight not to discuss any plans to address those critical needs. Instead he chose to rehash long debunked and baseless conspiracy theories about an election he lost almost six years ago..." See the full quote at go.mi.gov/dr6q92951
City of Kalamazoo Clerk Scott Borling tests election equipment with bystanders watching and learning about the process.
Official Secretary of State seal Mobile Office unit illustration Text: Secretary of State Mobile Office on site to bring services to you July 18 11 am to 4 pm LAUP Fiesta Holland Civic Center 150 West 8th Street in Holland All residents welcome
Official Secretary of State seal Text: News release Michigan Department of State
Three calendar style graphics in a vertical row Text: August Primary Election important dates July 20 is the last day to register to vote online or by mail July 25 is when statewide in-person early voting begins August 4 is Primary Election Day michigan.gov/vote
Icons of a computer, envelope, and building Silhouette of the state of Michigan Text: Register to vote in the August 4 Primary Election Register online at michigan.gov/vote by July 20. Mail your application to your local clerk's office by July 20. Visit your local clerk's office in person up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Michigan.gov/vote
Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie stands alongside several other officials and smiles in front of the Freedom Plane.
A line of different types of boats docked Official Secretary of State seal Three anchors in a line being used as bullet points of a list Text: Update your boat registration: Online at michigan.gov/sosrec At a self-service station By mail
Official Secretary of State seal Quotation mark illustration Secretary Benson statement says: "Michigan’s elections are transparent, accurate, accessible, and secure. And while the U.S. Department of Justice continues to pursue baseless allegations to confuse voters about those facts, we welcome anyone who wants to - in compliance with the law - observe Michigan’s elections process..." Find the full statement at go.mi.gov/aryb02865
Exclamation point Location pinpoint illustration Clock illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: The Secretary of State branch office located at 10577 Main Street in Honor will be closed for upgrades on July 13 and July 14. michigan.gov/sos
Text: If you returned your mail-in (absentee) ballot and want to spoil it: Submit a written, signed request to your local clerk before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24. If you filled in your mail-in (absentee) ballot and still have it but want to spoil it: Submit a written, signed request to your local clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, or spoil and receive a new ballot in person at your local clerk’s office until 4 p.m. the day before the election.
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Sample red, white and blue license plate Official Secretary of State Text: Over 34,000 plates have been distributed in 2026 michigan.gov/legacyplates
Illustration of a car Official Secretary of State seal Text: Car safety tips Look before your lock your car Consider keeping a stuffed animal in the backseat. Anytime you buckle your child into the car, move that stuffy to the front with you as a visual cue that the child is with you. After checking your car, lock it and put the keys in a place out of children's reach. Call 911 if you see a child or pet alone in a hot vehicle.
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day michigan.gov/SOS
Official Secretary of State seal Secretary Benson's statement on United States Supreme Court decision on mail-in (absentee) ballots says: This ruling is another significant win for voters and democracy. It’s a win for military servicemembers and citizens living overseas who can cast their ballot with confidence, knowing that their voice will be heard... Read the full statement at michigan.gov/sosnews
Quote from Secretary Benson that says: This week, a court ruled that the U.S. Justice Department can’t force Michigan to hand over the state’s voter list, which includes millions of people’s private information. A second court blocked a 2025 Trump Executive Order that would have made it harder for Michiganders to vote by mail. These are two big victories for our voters and our secure elections.
Secretary of State Mobile Office van Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State Mobile Office on site to bring services to you June 29 from 10 am to 3 pm at Warren Parks and Recreation located at 5460 Arden Road in the main entrance lobby All residents welcome
Illustrations of a license, a social security card, a marriage license, and a court order Official Secretary of State seal Text: What you need to bring to change your name on your driver's license You must bring both your current license or ID and official proof of the change to your legal name from the Social Security Administration You also need either a court-ordered name change document, a marriage certificate, or a divorce decree issued in the United States (listing name restoration)
All semifinalist designs in the 2026 I Voted sticker contest in a grid form Official Secretary of State seal Text: michigan.gov/ivotedsticker
Illustration of an envelope with a piece of mail inside that says, VOTE A line of five stars is underneath it A circle with a checkmark is on the outside of the envelope Silhouette of Michigan Text: Want to vote by mail? Ballots are available for the August 4 Primary Election michigan.gov/vote
A Michigan Department of State staff member and the Buena Vista Charter Township clerk sit together at a table and smile.
Two Michigan Department of State staff members stand at a table and talk through a voter education presentation.
Five Michigan Department of State staff members and the Buena Vista Charter Township clerk stand together and smile.
Countdown repeatedly overlayed in the background Official Secretary of State seal Text: One week left to vote on sticker designs michigan.gov/ivotedsticker
Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie stands in front of a group of people discussing election transparency.
Official Secretary of State seal Woman holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Battle Creek at Kool Family Community Center located at 200 West Michigan Avenue #101 on June 24. Appointments are offered between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 11 am and 3 pm. Learn more at michigan.gov/r2r
Blue, yellow, navy and white plaid background Square with text overlayed Official Secretary of State seal Text: June 21 Happy Father's Day
Illustration of fists raised together in unison Official Secretary of State seal Text: Happy Juneteenth June 19 Michigan Department of State celebrates Freedom Day
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act Today, the state Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), advancing the fight against voter suppression and taking a stand for Michigan voters. States must take the lead to reclaim our rights and protections since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the federal Voting Rights Act just a few weeks ago. View the full statement at go.mi.gov/z6ycn2707
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Secretary of State offices will be closed Friday, June 16, in observance of Juneteenth michigan.gov/SOS
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Calendar of June 2026 Row of stars Text: Mail-in (absentee) ballots will be available beginning June 25 michigan.gov/vote
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Secretary of State branch alert
Official Secretary of State seal Two large quotation marks Illustrations of five stars in a row Text: A review of the Muskegon branch office from a customer named Pamela that says: Super service. Love the appointments. I was in and out before my actual appointment time. Everyone was so friendly. michigan.gov/sos
Official Secretary of State seal Text: Michigan Secretary of State branch alert
Official Secretary of State seal Man holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in West Branch at Michigan Works Ogemaw County Service Center located at 2389 M-76 on June 11. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 12 and 2 pm. This is not an expungement event. Learn more and register at Michigan.gov/R2R
Illustration of a motorcycle Official Secretary of State seal Text: Tips for safely sharing the road with motorcyclists Remain alert at all times Double check blind spots Look twice when turning left Keep your distance Avoid distractions michigan.gov/looktwice
Official Secretary of State seal Woman holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Big Rapids at Michigan Works! West Central located at 14330 Northland Drive on June 10. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 11 am and 2 pm. This is not an expungement event. Learn more and register at Michigan.gov/R2R
Exclamation point Location pinpoint illustration Clock illustration Official Secretary of State seal Text: The Secretary of State branch office located at 675 East Cedar Avenue in Gladwin will be closed for remodeling from June 15 to June 19. michigan.gov/sos
A monitor shows a livestream of a Board of State Canvassers meeting.
Official Secretary of State seal Woman holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Battle Creek at Kool Family Community Center located at 200 West Michigan Avenue #101 on June 24. Appointments are offered between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 11 am and 3 pm. Learn more at michigan.gov/r2r
A man points at a piece of paper another man standing next to him is holding.
Official Secretary of State seal Woman holding out a Michigan driver's license from their hand Text: Road to Restoration Michigan Department of State Driver's license clinics Staff and local partners will be in Detroit at LA SED located at 7150 Vernor Highway on June 3. Walk-ins will be accepted only if capacity permits and will be served between 11 am and 3 pm. Learn more at michigan.gov/r2r
Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map. Text: Meeting notice Board of State Canvassers