Michigan court tosses Republican suit challenging overseas voting for military spouses and children

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 435

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel on Wednesday dismissed a challenge to Michigan election law brought by the Republican National Committee and the Michigan Republican Party against Michigan’s secretary of state and director of elections.

While the suit aimed to invalidate a state law that allowed the spouses and dependents of Michigan voters who are living abroad to cast a ballot in Michigan elections, Patel concluded that the law remains in line with the …

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