Benson unveils online portal to increase Michigan youth voting and election engagement

With the goal of increasing voting among Michigan’s youngest voters, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson helped hold a mock election Monday at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights to help celebrate Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week.

Benson, a Democrat, also used her visit to unveil a new online Mock Election Portal, which includes a step-by-step guide for students wishing to host a mock election at their school, various sample ballots and other election-related resources.

“This resource kit will show local elected leaders and communities how they can host mock elections at their schools or with young people anywhere throughout the state,” said Benson. “I know together with the Michigan Department of Education, we’re working to get these resources and information about voter preregistration to every school district in the state.”

Under a new state law in effect this year, 16- and 17-year- old Michigan residents can preregister to vote online, by mail, or automatically at a Secretary of State’s office when applying for a Graduated Driver’s License.


https://michiganadvance.com/2024/09/09/benson-unveils-online-portal-to-increase-michigan-youth-voting-and-election-engagement/