Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins local opposition to citizen-only voting initiative

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 Thursday to oppose the Americans for Citizen Voting ballot initiative, a proposal to enact strict voter ID rules in Michigan.

The initiative has been criticized by opponents as voter suppression, who argue that the actual impact would prevent a significant number of U.S. citizens — such as those who do not have passports — from casting their ballots.

Thursday’s vote makes Oakland County …

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