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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 2h

Walk-ins for the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic taking in place in Dearborn Heights today, Oct. 15, will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as space allows.

Learn more: Michigan.gov/R2R

Bell notification symbol with a star on each side of it

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: Reminder

Road to Restoration Driver's License Clinic

Dearborn Heights happening today, October 15

Walk ins will be accepted from 11 am to 4 pm as space allows

Michigan.gov/R2R

Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 20h

The SOS Mobile Office recently visited the campus of Grand Rapids Community College, where staff assisted students with transactions such as voter registration and answered questions.

Students from Grand Rapids Community College stand at the Secretary of State Mobile Office on campus.

The Secretary of State Mobile Office vehicle parked outside of a building on Grand Rapids Community College's campus.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 22h

The Board of State Canvassers will conduct a meeting in Lansing on Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m.

Agenda: go.mi.gov/zEYG_1114

Laptop on table with four empty chairs and a poster of a Michigan map.

Text: Meeting notice
Board of State Canvassers

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 1d

It affirms the integrity and accuracy of the state’s third consecutive election with record-breaking voter turnout.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 1d

The Michigan Bureau of Elections has released its report on the recounts, ballot audits, and post-election procedural audits conducted after the 2024 General Election: lnks.gd/2/355RHrb

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: News release
Michigan Department of State

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 1d

Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Thank you to all those who have served or are serving to protect our freedoms.

United States Navy ship out in the water

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: 250th anniversary
United States Navy

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 4d

Saturday is National Motorcycle Ride Day.

Drivers should always be aware of motorcyclists, who can be hard to see, and remember to look twice at intersections before turning or pulling out.

Michigan.gov/LookTwice

Polaroid photo of a motorcyclist

Text: Look twice. Save a life. Michigan.gov/LookTwice

Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 5d

MDOS staff and local partners hosted a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic in Flint on Wednesday, where they provided 100 attendees with expert advice. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited the clinic to greet attendees, partners and staff: lnks.gd/2/35578hm

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stands smiling outside of the Flint Farmers’ Market, where the Flint Road to Restoration clinic was held.

Secretary Benson waves to a baby who is with an attendee of the Flint clinic.

Da’ryll Carrington of Detroit smiles and rings the bell to celebrate passing his written knowledge test.

A volunteer attorney sits at a table and speaks with attendees of the Road to Restoration clinic in Flint.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 5d

Visit Michigan.gov/SOSMobile to learn more about the Secretary of State Mobile Office and how you can request to have it at your event.

Secretary of State Mobile Office vehicle

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: Secretary of State Mobile Office

The SOS Mobile Office brings our services to you.

Current areas it services include Southeast Michigan, Macomb County, Mid-Michigan, Northern Michigan, West Michigan, Upper Peninsula, and Great Lakes Bay Region.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/SOSMobile

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Customer Service Week!

MDOS staff work hard to deliver top-notch customer service.

If you need to visit a branch office, schedule a time that works best for you at Michigan.gov/SOS or by calling 888-767-6424.

Five stars in a row

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: A customer named Réjane provides a review from their experience at the Lansing branch office on Michigan Avenue that says, "I man an appointment to get my out-of-state license changed, and honestly, this was the best Secretary of State experience I've ever had."

Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 7d

Let’s go, Tigers!

Support your favorite Michigan pro sports team—Lions, Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers—with a special cause license plate and part of the proceeds will go to that team’s charitable foundation.

Learn more and order one today at Michigan.gov/SOSPlates

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 8d

The MDOS Mobile Office team was also on-site to help attendees complete various transactions.

The Michigan Department of State Mobile Office team set up at Macomb Community College for the Student Voting Summit.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 8d

Last Friday, MDOS representatives attended the 2025 Student Voting Summit at Macomb Community College, hosted by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project.

Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie presented the inaugural Michigan Student Impact Award to the recipient.

Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie stands at a podium to present the Michigan Student Impact Award.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 12d

October is Healthy Lung Month! More than 900 adults and children in the U.S. are waiting for the gift of life of a donor lung and their next full breath. Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, and learn more: https://www.donatelife.net/types-of-donation/lung-donation/

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel @miattygen.bsky.social · 12d

www.michigan.gov

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel @miattygen.bsky.social · 12d

Attorney General Dana Nessel warns Michigan residents about increased reports of scam text messages claiming to come from the "State of Michigan Department of Vehicles," which does not exist.

Quote from AG Nessel:
“These messages are scams. Michigan does not have a Department of Vehicles, and the Secretary of State does not send text messages threatening to suspend your license or registration. If you receive a text message like this, delete it, and do not click on any links.”

Person texting on cell phone
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"mi.gov/agnews"

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 13d

Walk-ins will be accepted today at the Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic in Roscommon County from 12-2 p.m.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/R2R

Michigan Department of State staff and local partners working with attendees of a previous Road to Restoration clinic.

Official Secretary of State seal

Text: Upcoming Road to Restoration clinics are in Roscommon County, Flint, and Dearborn Heights. Michigan.gov/R2R

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 13d

Secretary Benson announced that branch offices are using handheld Pocketalk translation devices to ensure staff can easily communicate with customers in their preferred language:
https://lnks.gd/2/33xv3L_

Secretary Benson stands at a podium listening to a question at the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation in Southwest Detroit.

Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero of District 6 stands at a podium to speak next to Secretary Benson.

Pictured from left to right: Michigan Department of State Deputy Chief of Staff Luz Mesa, Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Secretary Benson, and Executive Director of Mexican Community Development Corporation Ray Lozano.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 15d

MDOS strives to ensure that all eligible Michigan citizens, including young people, have accessible election resources and information.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 15d

MDOS staff have been traveling to college campuses to offer students the opportunity to register to vote and learn more about elections. They most recently visited the University of Olivet and Central Michigan University.

Michigan Department of State Mobile Office set up outside on the campus of Central Michigan University.

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 16d

The Secretary of State office at 21572 Ecorse Rd. in Taylor will be closed starting on Monday, Oct. 6 for a remodeling project. It will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20.

Learn more: https://lnks.gd/2/33tqN5M

Visit Michigan.gov/SOS to complete transactions online or locate self-service stations.

Branch office closure for remodeling

Location
21572 Ecorse Road in Taylor, Michigan

Timeline
October 6 through October 17, 2025

Michigan.gov/SOS

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 18d

Statistics show that young drivers under the age of 18 are at an increased risk of being involved in a vehicle crash.

Here are some important points to keep in mind to lessen that risk.

For more information, visit Michigan.gov/NewDrivers

Infographic that shows a car at night, seatbelt, mobile phone, speedometer, and a circle with a slash through it with a car and alcohol bottle inside.

Text: Important tips for new drivers under 18.

Limit driving at night. Do not drive under the influence. Limit the number of passengers. Make sure your seatbelt is on. Do not use your mobile phone. Do not speed when driving.

Michigan.gov/NewDrivers

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 19d

Secretary Benson statement on U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking Michiganders' personal data lnks.gd/2/33w2Rrb

news release. Michigan Department of State. official secretary of state seal

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 20d

Absentee ballots are now available for Nov. 4 local elections that will be held in some communities. View a list of jurisdictions: go.mi.gov/RyGcR1074

Request a ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote or by contacting your city or township clerk.

A red, white and blue pin that has stars on it and says vote

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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 20d

Earlier this week, MDOS staff assisted over 50 students on Wayne State University’s campus with various transactions including voter registration.

Michigan.gov/SOS

Michigan Department of State staff member sits at a table with resources related to voting and elections.

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