BAY CITY, Mich. (Aug. 25, 2026) — Hours after yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots, Sen. Chedrick Greene hosted a Voter Rights Town Hall in Bay City for the community to engage in honest dialogue around Michigan’s election system. Sen. Greene was joined by Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan’s Deputy Secretary of State, to unpack how elections work, address any concerns and misinformation, and connect attendees to civic resources.
“The core of our democracy depends on every citizen having their say and being able to cast their vote safely and securely,” said Sen. Greene. “These are the freedoms I fought for as a Marine and continue to uphold as a public servant, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak directly with local residents to hear their concerns, outline their options, and share helpful resources.”
After sharing news of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Deputy Secretary of State Edevbie explained their judgment was based on a procedural issue that did not address the legality of the executive order restricting mail-in voting in the upcoming midterm. Sen. Greene joined Deputy Sec. Edevbie in reaffirming that Michigan’s elections are secure, accurate, and fair.
“No matter how many ways the federal government tries to assert control over states’ constitutional authority to conduct elections, it does not change the facts: Michigan elections are safe, accurate, fair, and our citizens support more ways to securely exercise their right, not unnecessary restrictions,” said Sen. Greene. “Across Michigan, 1,600 clerks do their jobs dutifully to ensure every eligible voice is heard, including when voting by mail.”
The nonpartisan event included information on:
- Voting options and what voters should expect during the election cycle;
- How absentee voting and Election Day processes work;
- Voter verification and ballot handling procedures;
- Election safeguards, audits, recounts, and certification processes; and
- How concerns are identified, reviewed, and addressed within the system.
