Secretary of State Ruth Johnson

The election is just two weeks away, and if you were sad that you weren't going to be able to take a selfie with you ballot, you're now in luck!

On Wednesday, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson talked about the changes to driver responsibility fees and how drivers are now able to complete community service in place of paying some of the charges.

According to Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, more than 13,000 veterans have opted for a special designation on driver's licenses and state ID's since they began being offered in May. The optional special license gives veterans an easy way to prove their status to receive discounts from businesses across Michigan...

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is making a seven-mile kayak trip from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw City on Friday, May 31st. Weather permitting, Johnson will be in her personal 18-foot kayak for the trip across the straits which could take up to three hours...

A license plate featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo is expected to be unveiled today. It will replace the state's standard license plate. According to WNEM, a second license plate will gradually replace the "Spectacular Peninsulas" plate...

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21. The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver's license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The closures are: Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, ... Read More ...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veterans Day. The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Lice...

Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer joined with colleagues Thursday to announce plans to begin major reforms to how Michigan’s elections are run after significant concerns were raised throughout the year about the politicization of the Secretary of State’s office and voters being forced to wait for hours before being able to cast their ballots in this week’s elections. “We’ve seen t... Read

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is encouraging Michigan voters to go online to view their sample ballot prior to the Nov. 6 general election in order to help shorten lines on Election Day. Johnson, the state's chief elections officer, said “it’s as easy as visiting our Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.go...