New Report Warns that Michigan Is Vulnerable to Election Day ‘Dirty Tricks,’ Praises State’s Outreach to New Citizens

Early Voter Registration Deadline Faulted; State Commended for Guarding Privacy and Security of Overseas and Military BallotsWashington, DC – A new study concludes that Michigan law falls short in protecting voters against misinformation campaigns that in some states have been used to keep qualified voters away from the polls; the state also makes it troublingly easy for properly registered voters to be challenged on Election Day, the report says.  The report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” examines Michigan election laws and policies and highlights the impact they could have on