Secretary of State Ruth Johnson

Michigan’s newest license plate, which encourages organ donation efforts, is now on sale, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced on Monday. The Donate Life plate carries the Donate Life logo and the message: “Be an Organ, Eye & Tissue Donor.” A portion ...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is urging Michigan citizens to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 7. “Michigan works when Michigan votes,” said Johnson, Michigan’s chief elections officer. “Because your vote is your voice, I encourage all eligible voters to go to the polls and cast their ballots.” Currently 7,334,23...

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has announced that a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit is imminent after local city and township clerks in 70 communities missed state and federal deadlines for providing absentee ballots to military and overseas voters for the August primary election...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds customers that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will close on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence 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...

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has released the first ever video for the State of the Secretary of State online. In it, Johnson reports to the people of Michigan on what her team has accomplished. She highlights successes including how the department is offering more online services, protecting election integrity and dramatically growing the number of people on the Michigan Organ Donor R

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, fellow motorcycle riders from across Michigan and safety advocates highlighted May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, urging riders to wear proper gear, take advantage of safety courses and share the road...

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Attorney General Bill Schuette have announced criminal charges against a former Michigan Department of State employee after an investigation revealed fraudulent titles being issued from a Dearborn branch office...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all offices and the Office f the Great seal will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Secretary of State SUPER!Centers normally offer Saturday hours but will be closed on Saturday, May 26...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced that the new Secretary of State online services available at ExpressSOS.com has now topped one million transactions, meaning more Michigan residents are choosing to save time by going online. Johnson said "there's never a line online" and "many of our most popular transactions can now be done in minutes from the comfort of your own home or a

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is urging citizens to vote in local elections next Tuesday, May 8. Johnson says "I encourage you to cast a ballot, as you have the opportunity to be heard on issues that affect local school districts, cities and community colleges...