MichMash Politics

Benson on voter citizenship proposal: 'We already do evaluate citizenship'


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A voter citizenship proposal that aims to have voters show proof of citizenship in Michigan was presented at a committee hearing in the state House this week. This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss the partisan divide this proposal has caused.

Plus, Michigan Secretary of State and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson stops by to share her thoughts on the proposal. She explains how Michigan already evaluates citizenship at registration. Benson also details why she decided to run for Michigan's governor. 

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