Aghogho Edevbie
Coverage of Aghogho Edevbie in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan election security, voter eligibility take center stage at Ann Arbor town hall with Debbie Dingell
A town hall featuring U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and state officials addressed questions about election security and voter eligibility in Michigan. Officials described detailed processes, including regular audits, designed to prevent ineligible people from voting and ensure voters can safely cast their ballots. The discussions also covered concerns regarding mail service problems in Ann Arbor ahead of the general election.
- Michigan begins statewide testing of election equipment ahead of August primary
Michigan is conducting mandatory public testing of voting machines ahead of the August primary to ensure accuracy and security. The testing, starting July 24, allows voters to observe tabulators counting test ballots, with results stored separately from actual election materials. County clerks oversee equipment selection and maintenance, and all elections use paper ballots machine-counted.
- At the center of Michigan’s strong voter turnout: How college campuses engage students
Michigan ranks third in the U.S. for youth voter turnout (58%) in 2024, driven by college campus initiatives and a pre-registration law allowing 16- to 17½-year-olds to register. The state set a record with 5.7 million voters in 2024, attributed to efforts like the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force and improved election administration.