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News for you from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Michigan Department of State. Call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) FB/IG: MichiganSoS
It is Special Primary Election Day in the Saginaw Bay area!
Voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling place.
See if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Michigan.gov/Vote
Voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling place.
See if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Michigan.gov/Vote
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It is Special Primary Election Day in the Saginaw Bay area!
Voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling place.
See if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Michigan.gov/Vote
Voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling place.
See if your jurisdiction is holding an election: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Michigan.gov/Vote
Reminder: Tomorrow is the Special Primary Election for eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is included: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Locate your polling place, find helpful election information and more: Michigan.gov/Vote
Check to see if your jurisdiction is included: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Locate your polling place, find helpful election information and more: Michigan.gov/Vote
February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow is the Special Primary Election for eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District.
Check to see if your jurisdiction is included: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Locate your polling place, find helpful election information and more: Michigan.gov/Vote
Check to see if your jurisdiction is included: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Locate your polling place, find helpful election information and more: Michigan.gov/Vote
During Black History Month, we proudly celebrate the history, accomplishments and impactful voices of the Black community.
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
During Black History Month, we proudly celebrate the history, accomplishments and impactful voices of the Black community.
FAQ Friday: MDOS partners with Gift of Life Michigan and Eversight to offer Michiganders the opportunity to become an organ, tissue, and eye donor when they renew or request a replacement license or ID.
Learn more: Michigan.gov/OrganDonation
Learn more: Michigan.gov/OrganDonation
January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
FAQ Friday: MDOS partners with Gift of Life Michigan and Eversight to offer Michiganders the opportunity to become an organ, tissue, and eye donor when they renew or request a replacement license or ID.
Learn more: Michigan.gov/OrganDonation
Learn more: Michigan.gov/OrganDonation
Secretary Benson today released the results of an investigation conducted by the Michigan Bureau of Elections into recent allegations made by the Macomb County clerk, emphasizing the importance of election security and the risk reckless accusations can have on Michigan voters: go.mi.gov/wur7g1802
January 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Secretary Benson today released the results of an investigation conducted by the Michigan Bureau of Elections into recent allegations made by the Macomb County clerk, emphasizing the importance of election security and the risk reckless accusations can have on Michigan voters: go.mi.gov/wur7g1802
Walk-ins will be accepted, if capacity permits, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Walk-ins will be accepted, if capacity permits, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Road to Registration driver’s license clinics kick off for the season in Ypsilanti on March 5!
MDOS staff and local partners will be at Parkridge Community Center for appointments from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register now or learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R
MDOS staff and local partners will be at Parkridge Community Center for appointments from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register now or learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Road to Registration driver’s license clinics kick off for the season in Ypsilanti on March 5!
MDOS staff and local partners will be at Parkridge Community Center for appointments from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register now or learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R
MDOS staff and local partners will be at Parkridge Community Center for appointments from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register now or learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R
Early voting in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election is underway for Saginaw County voters.
Learn more and see if your jurisdiction is holding an election on Feb. 3: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Learn more and see if your jurisdiction is holding an election on Feb. 3: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
January 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Early voting in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election is underway for Saginaw County voters.
Learn more and see if your jurisdiction is holding an election on Feb. 3: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
Learn more and see if your jurisdiction is holding an election on Feb. 3: go.mi.gov/c03ut1759
The Secretary of State office at 9001 Joseph Campau Ave. in Hamtramck will be closed for two weeks beginning Feb. 2 for a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/m6igc1774
It will reopen on Feb. 17.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.
It will reopen on Feb. 17.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.
January 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
The Secretary of State office at 9001 Joseph Campau Ave. in Hamtramck will be closed for two weeks beginning Feb. 2 for a remodeling project: go.mi.gov/m6igc1774
It will reopen on Feb. 17.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.
It will reopen on Feb. 17.
Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.
BRANCH ALERT: Due to HVAC issues and a low temperature in the building, the Rogers City branch office will be closed until at least 12:30 p.m. today for the safety of employees and customers.
Residents are being rerouted to the Alpena office.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
Residents are being rerouted to the Alpena office.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
BRANCH ALERT: Due to HVAC issues and a low temperature in the building, the Rogers City branch office will be closed until at least 12:30 p.m. today for the safety of employees and customers.
Residents are being rerouted to the Alpena office.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
Residents are being rerouted to the Alpena office.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
Happy Statehood Day, Michigan! You are one of a kind.
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Happy Statehood Day, Michigan! You are one of a kind.
These student leaders will help improve voter education and engagement among young people through the 2026 election cycle.
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
These student leaders will help improve voter education and engagement among young people through the 2026 election cycle.
Secretary Benson announced today that she and the Michigan Department of State team have selected 23 Michigan college and university students to serve on the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force (CSATF): go.mi.gov/9hsr01764
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Secretary Benson announced today that she and the Michigan Department of State team have selected 23 Michigan college and university students to serve on the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force (CSATF): go.mi.gov/9hsr01764
BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather and poor visibility, the Grand Haven office will be closing at 12 p.m. today.
Residents are being rerouted to the Muskegon and Holland branch offices.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
Residents are being rerouted to the Muskegon and Holland branch offices.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather and poor visibility, the Grand Haven office will be closing at 12 p.m. today.
Residents are being rerouted to the Muskegon and Holland branch offices.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
Residents are being rerouted to the Muskegon and Holland branch offices.
Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
FAQ Friday: Want to check out the Secretary of State Mobile Office for yourself?
MDOS Mobile Office staff will be at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place from 12-6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, to help you complete your transactions and answer your questions.
MDOS Mobile Office staff will be at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place from 12-6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, to help you complete your transactions and answer your questions.
January 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
FAQ Friday: Want to check out the Secretary of State Mobile Office for yourself?
MDOS Mobile Office staff will be at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place from 12-6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, to help you complete your transactions and answer your questions.
MDOS Mobile Office staff will be at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place from 12-6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, to help you complete your transactions and answer your questions.
MDOS 🤝 Central Michigan University
MDOS staff recently participated in CMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, where they assisted eligible students with registering to vote and made helpful election resources easily accessible.
MDOS staff recently participated in CMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, where they assisted eligible students with registering to vote and made helpful election resources easily accessible.
January 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM
MDOS 🤝 Central Michigan University
MDOS staff recently participated in CMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, where they assisted eligible students with registering to vote and made helpful election resources easily accessible.
MDOS staff recently participated in CMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Week, where they assisted eligible students with registering to vote and made helpful election resources easily accessible.
She was joined by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, school administrators, local leaders and students.
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
She was joined by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, school administrators, local leaders and students.
Secretary Benson recently visited Fordson High School in Dearborn, where she urged the Legislature to adopt policies to make driver’s education more accessible and affordable for Michigan teens and families: go.mi.gov/x1m5r1748
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Secretary Benson recently visited Fordson High School in Dearborn, where she urged the Legislature to adopt policies to make driver’s education more accessible and affordable for Michigan teens and families: go.mi.gov/x1m5r1748
Stay safe behind the wheel if you must travel on the roads during winter weather.
For additional helpful driving tips, check out Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
For additional helpful driving tips, check out Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
January 21, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Stay safe behind the wheel if you must travel on the roads during winter weather.
For additional helpful driving tips, check out Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
For additional helpful driving tips, check out Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
Happy Aquarius season!
We know it's hard to focus on mundane tasks like renewing your registration, but we make it easy with a quick visit online to Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station.
We know it's hard to focus on mundane tasks like renewing your registration, but we make it easy with a quick visit online to Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station.
January 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Happy Aquarius season!
We know it's hard to focus on mundane tasks like renewing your registration, but we make it easy with a quick visit online to Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station.
We know it's hard to focus on mundane tasks like renewing your registration, but we make it easy with a quick visit online to Michigan.gov/SOS or a self-service station.
Eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District:
To register to vote in time to cast a ballot in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election, you must do so in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.
To register to vote in time to cast a ballot in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election, you must do so in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.
January 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Eligible citizens in the Saginaw Bay area’s 35th State Senate District:
To register to vote in time to cast a ballot in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election, you must do so in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.
To register to vote in time to cast a ballot in the Feb. 3 Special Primary Election, you must do so in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.
The Midland branch has also closed for the day due to a physical plant issue. Residents are being rerouted to the Saginaw – Bay Rd. and Bay City branches.
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Midland branch has also closed for the day due to a physical plant issue. Residents are being rerouted to the Saginaw – Bay Rd. and Bay City branches.
BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather, the Paw Paw office is closed today. Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BRANCH ALERT: Due to inclement weather, the Paw Paw office is closed today. Many transactions can be done at Michigan.gov/SOS
“Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly […] Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly […] Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.”
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny.“
Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
letterfromjail.com/
Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
letterfromjail.com/
January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny.“
Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
letterfromjail.com/
Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
letterfromjail.com/