LANSING, Michigan, April 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer, Secretary Benson Denounce DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are denouncing a letter sent by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to Wayne County Clerk Cathy M. Garrett demanding the production of 2024 November election materials, including all ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes. The  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Colton Jonjak Plahn Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Colton Jonjak Plahn, Democratic candidate for Colorado State House of Representatives District 19 has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Representatives are required to collect 1,000 sign more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission has launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website, which is replacing the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS). The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regul more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * In Win for Election Integrity, Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's 'fishing expedition' for Sensitive RI Voter Records * PROVIDENCE, RI - In a win for voter privacy, data security, and election integrity, Rhode Island became the fifth state to defeat the Trump Administration in court after a federal judge ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division's demand for sensitive voter registration records of Rhode Islanders.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Michael Neil, Tracy Winchester Do Not Qualify for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Michael Neil and Tracy Winchester, Democratic candidates for Colorado State House of Representatives District 2, have not submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Representative more PR