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.
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.
Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discredit elections.
By volunteering as an observer, you can make a difference by creating a public record of how votes are counted, leading to increased trust in election outcomes.
On August 8, 2026, LWV hosted a day of civic action, Unite and Rise for Voting Rights!
Hundreds of Leagues across the country hosted events centered on voter engagement, turnout, and education, emphasizing young voters and community partnerships.
