Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall
TL;DR
Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.
- Proposal requiring proof of citizenship to vote to be left off ballot The Detroit News
- Deadlocked Michigan citizenship voting proposal sets stage for legal battle Detroit Free Press
- The Board of State Canvassers' Republican members voted to send the "Americans for Citizen Voting" measure to the Nov. 4 ballot while the Democrats voted against certification. 📷 Photo by Ken Wiedemann, Getty Images facebook.com
- Board of State Canvassers deadlocks on citizens-only voting measure, setting up court fight Michigan Advance
- Citizen-only voting proposal fails after Michigan board deadlocks The Center Square
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