Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is encouraging Michiganders to take part in upcoming public sessions of the Michigan Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission (MICRC) to redraw seven state house districts.

Lansing, MI - On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson formally petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a clear and quick decision on former president Donald Trump’s eligibility to serve as president under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Trump v. Anderson, et.al. appeals a ruling barring the former president from the presidential primary ballot in Colorado.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) will begin court-ordered mapping sessions for seven Michigan House districts at a virtual meeting Jan. 16 at 9 a.m.

Lansing, MI - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, January 4 to honor and remember fallen U.S Marine Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski, who passed away at the age of 23 during a training accident at Camp Pendleton.

Lansing, MI - On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made a statement regarding the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling that Donald Trump must appear on the 2024 Presidential Primary ballot in Michigan.

Lansing, MI - As required by the Michigan Constitution, the Michigan Department of State will hold a livestreamed random selection on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. to replace three commissioners who resigned from the 13-member Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.