League Press Releases

League Press Releases

2024

• LWVMI file motion to Intervene in RNC vs Benson
• LWVMI Opinion Piece published in Detroit Free Press 3-26-24 concerning 2-27-24 Election
• LWVMI joins other groups expressing confidence in MICRC

2023

• 11-21-23:  LWVMI joins other groups applauding Gov. Whitmer for signing the Reproductive Health Act
• 6-6-23:  LWVMI applauds House Elections Committing on advancing National Popular Vote
• 5-2-23:  LWVMI urges  action on National Popular Vote legislation
• 3-15-23:  LWVMI supports Gun Safety bills
• 3-1-23:  LWVMI supports National Popular Vote Compact

2022

• 11-23-22:  LWVMI Members complete Board of Canvassers Observation project
• 11-9-22:  PTV2022 ballot proposal passes.
• 11-3-22:  LWVMI holds press conference to get out the vote and support PTV2022
• 10-5-22:  Recording of LWVMI panel discussion about Election Certification now available
• 9-28-22:  LWVMI holds October  5, 2022 panel discussion re: Election Certification
• 9-22-22:  LWVMI completes forum for MI Supreme Court Candidates
• 9-15-22:  LWVMI holds forum for MI Supreme Court candidates on 9-21-22
• 9-2-22:  LWV files Amicus Brief with MI Supreme Court to support putting Reproductive Rights proposal on the ballot
• 8-25-22:  Board of Elections confirms PTV2022 has submitted enough signatures to qualify for the ballot
• 8-10-22: League urges public to join Board of Canvassers program to dispel election irregularity falsehoods
• 8-3-22:  LWVMI launches Board of Canvassers observer program
• 7-26-22:  VOTE411 offers non-partisan, accessible election information ahead of 2022 Primary Election
• 7-11-22:  Promote the Vote 2022 delivers more than 669,000 signatures to get the initiative on the ballot
• 6-8-22:  Press conference with LWVMI Co-President C. Schlitt and other election experts discussing upcoming January 6th Committee hearings
• 6-1-22:  LWVMI applauds Court of Appeals for upholding petitioning laws
• 5-9-22:  LWVMI participates in roll out of proposal that will put transparency and term limits on the November ballot.
• 3-4-22:  LWVMI applauds election audit results
• 2-28-22:  LWVMI joins opposition of Unlock Michigan 2.0 proposal
• 2-14-22:  Promote The Vote ballot proposal is approved by Board of Canvassers
• 2-1-22:  LWVMI and other voting rights advocates file lawsuit against MICRC in Michigan Supreme Court
• 1-31-22:  LWVMI and other voting rights advocates launch ballot initiative that creates a voting system that works for everyone
• 1-28-22:  LWVMI and other voting rights advocates announce lawsuit against MICRC
• 1-24-22: Michigan Supreme Court overturns requirements that would place limits on petition signature gathering
• 1-14-22: LWVMI asks Michigan Supreme Court to end gerrymandering at county level