Michigan House passes bill requiring voters to prove citizenship

House passes voter ID bill requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote

On Tuesday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation requiring a more robust identification process for individuals registering to vote for the first time. House Bill 4765, introduced by Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, would require proof of citizenship during voter registration, which proponents argue will reinforce election integrity and ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Michigan elections. During a floor speech, Woolford emphas…

Michigan Republicans Advance Voter ID Bill Critics Say Restricts Voting

Lansing, Michigan — The Republican-controlled Michigan House passed a voter identification bill Tuesday along party lines, advancing new requirements for proof of citizenship and identification in elections. House Bill 4765, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford, would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and present identification when casting ballots. All Republicans voted in favor of the measure, while …

Michigan House passes controversial voter ID bill along party lines

Booths await voters at the Pennington County Administration Building during early voting on Jan. 19, 2026, for a municipal election in Rapid City, South Dakota. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)The Republican-controlled Michigan House passed legislation on Tuesday to establish stricter voter identification rules through the chamber in a party-line vote, with all Republicans present voting for the legislation and all Democrats prese…

Michigan House passes bill requiring voters to prove citizenship

State representatives voted mostly along party lines Tuesday to approve a bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship.