Tag: Voting Rights
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At our May meeting, Lenawee Indivisible took an important step heading into the 2026 midterms: we voted to officially endorse Christian Vukasovich for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District, where he is running against incumbent Tim Walberg. This endorsement didn’t happen overnight. Back in January, our members identified the issues that matter most to us. In April,…
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Keep an eye out—ballot proposal petitions are coming to a clipboard near you. Whether at a farmers market, pro-democracy demonstration, or neighborhood festival, you may be asked to sign. These proposals let citizens help write the rules that govern our state. Here’s how the process works and what issues might make it to your ballot…
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By Mitch Myers On April 10th, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the “SAVE Act.” If passed by the Senate, it would require voters to present valid documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person. Acceptable documents would include: These documentation requirements would apply not only to first-time voters, but…
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We make decisions every day—some big, some small, and some that change our lives forever. These are all life-changing decisions. I’d suggest that deciding whether or not to vote in the next election is just as life-changing. Why? Because voting is the most powerful way to tell your elected officials what matters to you—and what…
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Voting is the foundation of our democracy, yet efforts to restrict access to the ballot continue to threaten fair elections in Michigan and across the country. In 2025, Lenawee County residents must be vigilant against voter suppression tactics that could limit participation and weaken our collective voice. Here’s what you need to know about potential…