Michigan’s Election Safeguards Work, House Dems Commend SOS on Swift, Transparent Response
LANSING, Mich., April 3, 2025 — The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) announced that, after an exhaustive audit, they identified only 15 probable non-citizens who The Michigan Secretary of State has referred 13 of these cases to the Attorney General for further investigative action and is continuing to investigate a 14th case for possible other fraudulent voting activity. One of the 15 has since deceased. “Attempting to vote illegally is extremely rare. I commend Secretary Benson’s swift action to investigate [...]
Wooden, Koleszar Denounce Republican Weaponization of House Elections Integrity Committee
Democratic legislators caution against election disinformation, GOP voter suppression resolution LANSING, Mich., March 25, 2025 — State Reps. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids), Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) and Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie hosted a press roundtable today to discuss House Republicans’ weaponization of the committee process to undermine voter confidence and enact voter suppression tactics. The roundtable immediately followed the Election Integrity Committee meeting, where Republican leadership has continued to hear testimony that flames unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud [...]
House Dems Condemn GOP Voter Suppression Resolution
LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2025 — House Democrats held a press conference opposing the passage of House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) out of the House Election Integrity Committee today. This resolution would require Michiganders to provide proof of citizenship, a birth certificate, passport or naturalization certificate, to vote in an election. “We can all agree that only American citizens should be voting in our elections, but this resolution doesn’t accomplish this,” said state Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids), Democratic [...]
Wooden Commends Affordability Focus in State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session today. In her speech, the governor discussed her plan to lower costs for families ahead of looming tariffs, increase the workforce and deliver results for the people of Michigan. After the address, state Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement: “Michiganders deserve consistent access to basic necessities such as housing, health care and child care. It [...]
In Unified Vote House Democrats Condemn GOP Resolution Threatening Local Government Funding, Local Power
Lawmakers warn HR 19 threatens community trust and investments to public safety State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) speaks in opposition to House Resolution 19 on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 12, 2025 — House Democrats strongly opposed House Resolution 19 on the House floor yesterday. On the surface the resolution mandates local governments to report and certify their policies, procedures and compliance related to federal immigration as a condition to [...]