Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2023

CONTACT: press@securedemocracyusa.org

Michigan Lawmakers Put Voters First With Election Legislation During 2023 Session

Michigan legislators championed improving voter access, strengthening election administration, protecting against election interference


LANSING, Mich. – As Michigan’s 2023 legislative session comes to a close, Secure Democracy USA congratulates Michigan legislators, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer on a successful year strengthening Michigan’s election laws by prioritizing common sense solutions to improve voter access and election security.


Statement from Secure Democracy USA Director of Advocacy Diego Echeverri:

“Michigan voters were the clear winners as common sense election policy was prioritized in the 2023 legislative session. Michigan is now a leader in strengthening voter access, building confidence in elections, and ensuring secure election administration. A productive 2023 legislative session that prioritized voters and nonpartisan election administration means Michigan voters will have more access and transparency – and Michigan administrators will have more support – in 2024 and beyond."


Secure Democracy USA urges Governor Whitmer to sign the following bills into law:

  • House Bills 4983 - 4986: Bills that strengthen and clarify automatic voter registration

  • House Bill 4569: Allows eligible 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote

  • Senate Bill 529: Brings Michigan into compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act and clarifies the presidential elector certification process

  • Senate Bill 590: Establishes a clear procedure for presidential candidates to seek a judicial review of election results

  • Senate Bill 591: Clarifies who may contest the outcome of a given election, preventing frivolous lawsuits


Secure Democracy USA also applauds Governor Whitmer for already signing a series of strong election bills throughout 2023:

  • The Promote the Vote legislative package, which includes in-person early voting, a signature cure process for absentee ballots and ballot applications, ballot tracking, increased security for drop boxes, early processing for absentee ballots, and other reforms.

  • House Bill 4568: Eliminates the ban on hiring transportation to take voters to the polls

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Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization that works to build confidence in our elections and improve voter access across the United States. We educate policymakers and the public about what it takes to safeguard our voting systems. We use sophisticated survey and messaging research to inform our strategy and we collaborate with state leaders, election administrators, policy  experts, and allies to ensure that all eligible citizens have the freedom to vote how they choose.