Before stepping on the gas pedal, drivers should always look twice and check their surroundings for motorcyclists that are more difficult to spot due to their size and profile. Visit Michigan.gov/LookTwice to learn more about how to safely share the road with motorcyclists.

Secretary Benson releases firewall policy for 2026 election administration, a letter to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers that transparently outlines processes and procedures in place to maintain public confidence: go.mi.gov/wmshw2494

The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Friday, May 8, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/3jx2d2482

Unofficial results from the May 5 local elections are available by county at: go.mi.gov/r41b22483

This past weekend, Secretary Benson, MDOS staff members, and local organizations participated in the annual parade in Detroit hosted by the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Not able to make it to your polling place until later today to vote in your local election? Registered voters can cast their ballot as long as they are in line at their polling place by 8 p.m. Go to Michigan.gov/Vote for more information about Michigan elections.

Need to register to vote ahead of your community’s local election? Michigan has same-day voter registration, which means that eligible citizens can visit their local clerk’s office in person today with proof of residency, register to vote, and cast their ballot as long as it’s by 8 p.m.

Is there an election taking place in your community today? Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for important information on voting and Michigan elections so you can feel prepared to cast your ballot.

MDOS staff and local partners will be in Gaylord on May 19 to host a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic. Registration to attend is open now through May 18 at 4 p.m. Visit Michigan.gov/R2R to learn more and save your spot.

It’s Election Day, Michigan! Here’s a list of the jurisdictions holding an election today: go.mi.gov/392hz2198 Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Eligible citizens who need to register to vote can still do so by visiting their local clerk’s office with proof of residency. Michigan.gov/Vote

MDOS received more than 2,000 submissions in its “I Voted” sticker design contest, four times the number of entries from the first contest in 2024: go.mi.gov/uizdt2474 Thank you to all of the Michiganders who participated and submitted their artwork!

Local elections are being held in jurisdictions across 67 Michigan counties tomorrow! Check to see if yours is one: go.mi.gov/392hz2198 Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to view a sample ballot and find important voter resources.

Happy Star Wars Day from MDOS!

The SOS office at 7200 Lewis Ave. in Temperance will be closed starting May 11 to move back into its original, remodeled location one building to the east: go.mi.gov/uroca2471 It will reopen on May 18. Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.

FAQ Friday: What is the registration fee for an electric or a plug-in hybrid vehicle? Just like with regular cars, trucks, and buses, electric or plug-in vehicles must be registered to operate on the road. Learn about vehicle registration: go.mi.gov/yo8dz2463

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to remind yourself, when out on the road, to always look twice for motorcyclists, who can be difficult to see: go.mi.gov/jw38k2462

Road to Restoration driver’s license clinics are an opportunity for Michiganders to: ● Learn about how to restore their driver’s license from experts ● Ask general questions about how to obtain a valid license ● Check their current license status

Michiganders – you have ONE more day to submit your creative, nonpartisan design in the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest! The deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow, May 1. Visit Michigan.gov/IVotedSticker to see the guidelines and enter.

Secretary Benson announces over 2.1 million outdated voter registrations canceled or identified for cancellation since 2019 michigan.gov/sos/resources/news/2026/04/29/secretary-benson-announces-over-2-million-outdated-voter-registrations-canceled-or-identified

Local elections for some Michigan communities are just one week away on May 5. Are you ready? Check to see if there is an election being held in your jurisdiction: go.mi.gov/392hz2198

The Secretary of State office at 305 Ludington St. in Escanaba will be closed starting May 4 for HVAC upgrades to the State Office Building: go.mi.gov/3unvc2429 It will reopen May 11. Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.

It’s not too late to submit your design in the “I Voted” sticker contest! Submit your original, nonpartisan design anytime between now and 5 p.m. on May 1, which is just one week away from today. Review the guidelines and enter: Michigan.gov/IVotedSticker

MDOS and community partners hosted a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic in Royal Oak on April 14, with record-breaking participation from 8 district courts that were in attendance to provide expert advice on potential paths to reinstate driving privileges: go.mi.gov/11wzr2423

FAQ Friday: How do I become an organ, eye, and tissue donor? Easily register at the Michigan Organ Donor Registry online at giftoflifemichigan.org/become-a-donor or when you renew or request a replacement license or state ID card either at Michigan.gov/SOS or a Secretary of State office.

FAQ Friday: How do I become an organ, eye, and tissue donor? Easily register at the Michigan Organ Donor Registry online at giftoflifemichigan.org/become-a-donor or when you renew or request a replacement license or state ID card either at Michigan.gov/SOS or a Secretary of State office.

Meet some of the MDOS team! Childhood-photo edition 📸

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued this statement today on the Michigan Court of Claims ruling to dismiss with prejudice a Republican National Committee (RNC)/Michigan GOP lawsuit attempting to invalidate the voting rights of Michigan’s military and overseas citizen voters: 1/5

Good luck to one of our partners in democracy, the Detroit Pistons, as they take on the Orlando Magic tonight in Game 2 of their playoff series! 🏀

Over the weekend, MDOS staff attended the Michigan Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (MDTSEA) Conference in Grand Rapids to present on department procedures, resources and initiatives.

Reminder: Today is the last day that eligible Michigan citizens can register online or by mail to vote in May 5 local elections. View a list of communities holding an upcoming local election: go.mi.gov/392hz2198

National Pediatric Transplant Week is a special time during National Donate Life Month that focuses specifically on children who are on the pediatric transplant waiting list. Learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation: DonateLife.net

The Detroit Pistons start their playoff run this weekend! 🏀 Order a special cause license plate at Michigan.gov/SOSPlates ahead of the big game. Plates are available for all of Michigan’s pro sports teams and proceeds go toward the charitable foundation of the team you choose.

FAQ Friday: Residents need to create a MiLogin account for online Secretary of State transactions. It provides them with a safe, secure way to easily access state government services in one place. To access your account or create one, visit Michigan.gov/MiLogin

April is National Donate Life Month and celebrates those who have given the gift of life, and those who have received it. Visit Michigan.gov/OrganDonation to learn more and consider the decision.

Since launching a new customer satisfaction survey tool in December, 91% of survey respondents reported they were “satisfied” or “highly satisfied” with their visit to a Secretary of State branch office, rating their overall satisfaction with their experience as a 4.58 out of 5: go.mi.gov/gi7i92364

MDOS continues to receive reports of customers receiving text messages, emails, or QR codes from unknown phone numbers claiming to be the Michigan Secretary of State. MDOS does not ask for personal or financial information through these communication methods. Learn more: go.mi.gov/ca6u72167

MDOS has completed installation of electronic check-in and booking stations at Secretary of State branch offices that are without a full-time staff greeter present, which are designed to promote faster service, seven months ahead of schedule: go.mi.gov/r7z7f2345

The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting for Friday, April 17, has been canceled: go.mi.gov/fq3r12338

Walk-ins for the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic at the Royal Oak Farmers Market taking place tomorrow, April 14, will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as space allows. Learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R

Eligible Michigan citizens have one week left to register online or by mail to vote in May 5 local elections. Find out which communities are holding an upcoming election and view a sample ballot: go.mi.gov/392hz2198

FAQ Friday: I have a teen getting ready to drive. How do I begin that process? Start by visiting Michigan.gov/TeenDriver for important information and resources on preparing new drivers under the age of 18, including the steps needed to get them on the path to safe driving.

Here’s a throwback to our time at the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic in Lansing 🔄 The next clinic will be at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on April 14. Register or find other upcoming clinic dates and locations at Michigan.gov/R2R.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Michigan residents who are deaf, hearing-impaired, autistic, or have another medical diagnosis that might make it difficult to communicate can voluntarily request a special communication impediment designation be placed on their Secretary of State record.

The SOS Mobile Office recently visited Union City and Three Rivers to help residents replace important credentials they had lost as a result of the tornadoes that impacted the region in March.

MDOS staff and local partners will be hosting a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on April 14. Registration to attend is open until April 13 at 4 p.m. Learn more and sign up at Michigan.gov/R2R

MDOS joins Gov. Whitmer in recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions Arab Americans have made to society both in Michigan and our nation: go.mi.gov/gafq22283

Happy Easter to all those who celebrate!

FAQ Friday: Eligible, registered Michigan voters have options for casting their ballot in an election, and one of them is voting by mail-in ballot, also known as an absentee ballot. Check out these facts about mail-in voting and visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more information.

Baseball is back at Comerica Park with the Tigers’ home opener today! Roar your pride at home and on the road with a special cause license plate for the Tigers or any of Michigan’s pro sports teams and support their charitable foundation with the proceeds. Learn more: Michigan.gov/SOSPlates

Earlier this week, MDOS staff attended the All of Us: Organ Donation Workshop and Volunteer Opportunity event, hosted by @cmuniversity.bsky.social’s Gift of Life Registered Student Organization, with resources on how to become a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor.