**Michigan Democrats Secure Victory in Special Elections, Paving the Way for Major Voting Rights Reform**
Detroit, Michigan — Democrats in Michigan have regained control of two vacant seats in the state’s house of representatives, giving them the opportunity to pass legislation aimed at protecting voting rights and election administration. The special elections saw Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg elected to represent Detroit and its suburbs, enabling legislators to revive efforts to codify voter protections that had previously stalled. In 2022, Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment implementing significant election reforms, …