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Citizen-only voting proposal not certified after Michigan board deadlocks

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers split 2-2 Monday, blocking certification of a proposal that would require voters to be U.S. citizens for the November ballot.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A ballot proposal that would require voters to be U.S. citizens was not certified for the November ballot after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 Monday. The tie vote prevented the measure from being placed on the November ballot.