elections
-
November 21, 2024
Increased turnout illustrates success of Campus Voting Hubs
U-M’s two Campus Voting Hubs saw a threefold increase in campus voter engagement in 2024 over the 2022 midterm election. A total of 14,932 voters exercised their right to vote at the hubs at the U-M Museum of Art and the Duderstadt Gallery.
-
November 6, 2024
Meyers, Ilitch win eight-year seats on Board of Regents
Republican Carl Meyers has been elected and Democrat Denise Ilitch has been reelected to eight-year terms on the Board of Regents, and law professor Kimberly A. Thomas won an eight-year term on the Michigan Supreme Court.
-
November 5, 2024
Participating in democracy
Members of the campus community and others voted at various locations across the U-M campus in the 2024 general election.
-
October 28, 2024
President Ono urges campus community to vote
In an email to the U-M community, President Santa J. Ono is urging everyone to exercise their right and responsibility to vote in this year’s general election — either through early voting options or on Election Day Nov. 5.
-
October 28, 2024
Profiles of four 2024 Board of Regents candidates
Four candidates running for two seats on the Board of Regents in the Nov. 5 general election provided The University Record with short profiles describing their background and platform.
-
October 23, 2024
Coping with election anxiety: Focus on other activities
Endless streams of political commercials. Spirited social media sparring between friends and families over candidates and issues. With the campaign in its closing weeks, many people still feel stressed. Psychology professor David Dunning discusses how people can lower their election anxiety.
-
October 16, 2024
UMSI students part of effort to boost election transparency
School of Information students will use their skills in user experience research and design to improve how the state of Michigan communicates election results, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced.
-
October 14, 2024
Regent Candidate Forum set for Oct. 22 at Michigan Theater
Candidates for the Board of Regents have been invited to participate in a Regent Candidate Forum on Oct. 22 to share their qualifications, outline their vision for U‑M and respond to questions.
-
October 1, 2024
Culture of student voting fostered by design at U‑M
Through the Creative Campus Voting Project, U-M has incorporated design thinking informed by behavioral insights to develop voting spaces for students.
-
September 13, 2024
UMICH Votes helping U-M engage in 2024 election
As the 2024 elections approach, the university is implementing a variety of measures to ensure all faculty, staff and students are well-prepared to exercise their right to vote.
