Michigan State Legislature Considers Election Bills Undermining Election Integrity, Critics Warn

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The Michigan state legislature is considering several election bills which would undermine election integrity if enacted, according to election integrity proponents.

The election bills that are being considered for passage by the lame-duck session of the state legislature are the Michigan Voting Rights Act, National Popular Vote legislation, and restrictions on voter roll transparency and election challengers. Election integrity advocates are concerned about the negative impact these bills will have on elections, from creating a “lawfare state” to changing how the state will allocate its electoral votes.

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Michigan Bills Aim to Counter Election Discrimination and Fund Voter Lawsuits

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The Michigan Senate is expected to soon vote on legislation meant individual voting protections in state elections.

A four-bill package would create a state fund to reimburse voter discrimination lawsuit costs, set up an election and voting database and provide help to disabled or non-English speaking voters, among other changes.

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