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AG Nessel Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service’s Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in July 2026.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter (PDF) opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) attempt to aid President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule and asking the USPS to withdraw the proposed rule.

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AG Nessel, Secretary Benson Respond to DOJ Primary Election Municipal Letters

MI AG Press Release

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in July 2026.

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Secretary Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel issued statements in response to letters sent by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to three Michigan municipalities ahead of the August 2026 primary.

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Did your candidate drop out? Did you make a mistake on your ballot? NO problem! You can get a new one!

Spoil your Ballot

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in July 2026.

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How to Spoil Your Ballot in Michigan

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BERRIEN COUNTY Early Voting Information for Michigan August Primary Election

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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For 2026, the location of the Berrien county-wide early voting site has changed since the last early voting period.

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Berrien County Election Workers Needed

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Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in June 2026.

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Berrien County is looking for Poll Workers at following locations. Please contact the Clerk at each location for more information:

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Britt Belwine

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Blog Post

The League partnered with civil rights attorney and disability rights advocate Britt Belwine to create a message about the challenges faced by voters with disabilities and how tools like absentee ballots can empower voters. 

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League of Women Voters Expands Investment in State and Local Leagues Following Record Year of Democracy Impact

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

LWVUS is investing approximately $550,000 through its FY26 Making Democracy Work grant awards to state and local Leagues.

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In a Victory for Voting Rights, Federal Court Dismisses DOJ’s Attempt to Access NJ Voter Rolls After Civil Rights Groups, NJ Voters Filed Motion to Protect Voters’ Privacy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

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League of Women Voters Responds to DC Circuit Court Ruling on Mail Voting Executive Order

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's executive order on mail voting.

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SAVE Act: How Donald Trump’s Voting Bill May Impact 2026 Midterm Elections

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in July 2026.

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This article was originally published by Newsweek 

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