{"id":2060,"date":"2026-06-16T12:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/camilleri\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:16:16","slug":"voting-rights-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/camilleri\/2026\/06\/16\/voting-rights-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Democrats Take Steps to Protect Michigan Voters, Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent elections<\/i>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p>LANSING, Mich. (June 16, 2026) \u2014 Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed Senate Bills 961-964, sponsored by Sens.<b> Darrin Camilleri<\/b> (D-Trenton), <b>Jeremy Moss<\/b> (D-Bloomfield), <b>Stephanie Chang<\/b> (D-Detroit), and<b> Erika Geiss<\/b> (D-Taylor), to establish the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA).<\/p>\n<p><span>This legislation <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsenatedems.com%2Fmoss%2F2023%2F07%2F18%2Fvotingrights%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469896504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HjfVKKaHcFqnEfyMinST2nwH0HXViTcCcc30VFePXY0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/moss\/2023\/07\/18\/votingrights\/\" id=\"OWA731d91b6-fbc2-ba86-338f-74a9d5a1f10f\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"0\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/senatedems.com\/moss\/2023\/07\/18\/votingrights\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>builds on Senate Dems&#8217; previous efforts<\/u><\/a><\/span><span> to safeguard election integrity by helping ensure every eligible Michigan voter can exercise their right to vote. In light of <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brennancenter.org%2Four-work%2Fanalysis-opinion%2Fafter-louisiana-v-callais-heres-proof-just-how-bad-voting-rights-america&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469916433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WUWgTMgq650zZjebUMIH9M%2BKxhUlIKwFJWzq31xiGic%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/analysis-opinion\/after-louisiana-v-callais-heres-proof-just-how-bad-voting-rights-america\" id=\"OWA2029644d-f018-1e86-10a6-6d4bed89658a\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"1\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/analysis-opinion\/after-louisiana-v-callais-heres-proof-just-how-bad-voting-rights-america. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>weakened federal voting protections<\/u><\/a><\/span><span> and threats by the Trump administration to <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F7366147%2Ftrump-nationalize-voting-federalize-elections-fraud-republicans%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469927547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GODOc8hs7ap5nbww3z%2FF6wacDMbfc2HKmbJT7p%2BTp9s%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7366147\/trump-nationalize-voting-federalize-elections-fraud-republicans\/\" id=\"OWAa3d9aee1-b284-9f05-6d71-a819b991bb94\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"2\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/time.com\/7366147\/trump-nationalize-voting-federalize-elections-fraud-republicans\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>nationalize elections<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>, <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-independent.com%2Fnews%2Fworld%2Famericas%2Fus-politics%2Ftrump-elections-midterms-ice-polling-stations-b2975317.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469937915%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dIqgCIRZK8DWT72%2BG5WpMiGdFP6O6N2DzGmGB2LzZa0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/world\/americas\/us-politics\/trump-elections-midterms-ice-polling-stations-b2975317.html\" id=\"OWAb3156e44-d84a-c8af-507e-28dd4a5e9588\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"3\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/world\/americas\/us-politics\/trump-elections-midterms-ice-polling-stations-b2975317.html. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>send military officers to polling locations<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>, and <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brennancenter.org%2Four-work%2Fresearch-reports%2Fanalyzing-presidents-executive-order-mail-voting&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469948010%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OgotI437f9oz3%2FWA%2F6iziY93R5JjLnEGuNuQeKObtoc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/analyzing-presidents-executive-order-mail-voting\" id=\"OWA1556ac7b-eaf8-14c5-b2f7-4a55707eba27\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"4\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/research-reports\/analyzing-presidents-executive-order-mail-voting. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>restrict access to mail-in voting,<\/u><\/a><\/span><span> Michigan Senate Democrats are taking action to protect access to the ballot and ensure every eligible vote is counted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cVoting is the foundation of our democracy, and protecting that right requires constant vigilance \u2014 especially right now,\u201d said Sen.<b> Camilleri<\/b>, sponsor of Senate Bill <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2026-SB-0961&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469958911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WScUN9zs4X45z%2B%2B7D5RnWuVp13FXW%2F%2Fni5StetkUN58%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0961\" id=\"OWAae2bc1a7-be09-619a-3aed-2166ea460cf0\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"5\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0961. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>961<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>. \u201cThe MVRA will help ensure every eligible voter can make their voice heard and strengthen the integrity of our elections for generations to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMichigan voters deserve to have their rights explicitly protected,\u201d said\u00a0Lt. Governor<b> Garlin Gilchrist II<\/b>. \u201cI was proud to preside over the passage of the Michigan Voting Rights Act in our state Senate. This important legislation ensures that the spirit of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will live on in Michigan despite the recent action by the US Supreme Court. We must protect our voters from discrimination and keep our state and federal elections free and fair. We will not tolerate attacks, interference, or federal overreach in our constitutionally protected, independent process. In Michigan, we will continue to stand tall for every person\u2019s right to vote.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cOur\u00a0Senate Majority\u00a0has\u00a0delivered\u00a0bold\u00a0protections\u00a0that\u00a0ensure\u00a0voters\u00a0can cast\u00a0their ballots\u00a0freely,\u00a0accurately, and without fear\u00a0of intimidation,\u201d said Sen. <b>Moss<\/b>, sponsor of Senate Bill <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2026-SB-0962&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469969725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=088VasZwIxpWrt%2BizglaOCfIuWfG5OcPidzXxF051rs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0962\" id=\"OWA5e16aa04-4184-aeb9-7eb4-e95087945abe\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"6\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0962. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>962<\/u><\/a><\/span><span> and Chair of the Senate Elections Committee. \u201cThis legislation reinforces our commitment to making sure every Michigander\u00a0can participate fully\u00a0in our democracy.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p><span>\u201cProtecting voting rights must be a top priority in the wake of\u00a0the U.S. Supreme Court decision in\u00a0<i>Louisiana<\/i>\u00a0<i>v<\/i>.\u00a0<i>Callais,\u201d <\/i>said Sen.\u00a0<b>Chang<\/b>, sponsor of Senate Bill\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2026-SB-0963&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469979873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Qvs70ArWS9bRMh1t5w7JqO20aEgJ7lY8q4kIoNwifaM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0963\" id=\"OWA52296dd6-39c0-1b95-7545-1198abfc5455\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"7\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0963. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>963<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>. \u201cA strong, representative democracy depends on every voter being able to access and understand the voting process. The Michigan Voting Rights Act ensures every eligible voter \u2014 of every language, race, ability, or zip code \u2014 can cast their vote accurately and without fear of being silenced, thereby increasing participation in our elections and strengthening democracy for all of us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cProtecting the right to vote is one of the most important responsibilities we have as lawmakers,\u201d said Sen. <b>Geiss<\/b>, sponsor of Senate Bill <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2026-SB-0964&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C41dadd6f41d74b8760e808decbbfb348%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172221469990439%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fLU1ck%2BytOmrj682AuebCbbTgHVL0m17frptj7WR40g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0964\" id=\"OWAcca650a2-6722-eb9d-6f99-46b0469cae3a\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_BCX0 x_SCXW238192857 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"8\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0964. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>964<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>. \u201cThe Michigan Voting Rights Act sends a clear message that Michigan is committed to defending free, fair, and accessible elections. As attacks on voting rights intensify at the federal level, Michigan is stepping up to safeguard the fundamental right to vote and strengthen our democracy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Senate Democrats have led the charge on protecting the fundamental right to vote in Michigan, and today&#8217;s passage of the MVRA builds on those efforts,&#8221; said Senate Majority Leader <b>Winnie Brinks<\/b> (D-Grand Rapids). &#8220;As federal voting protections are being eroded by those who are afraid of losing at the ballot box, we&#8217;re fighting back to ensure every eligible Michigander can freely and fairly participate in our elections \u2014 because a true democracy reflects the will of all of us, not just a select few.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The MVRA now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent elections\u00a0 \u00a0 LANSING, Mich. 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