Recently, I introduced legislation to enshrine voter identification requirements at all polling locations in Michigan.

Senate Bill 1034 would require proof of identity and state residency be provided when signing an affidavit to receive a ballot at polling locations. If personal identification and proof of state residency cannot be confirmed, a person would receive a provisional ballot, which cannot be tabulated on Election Day and must be cured with approved personal identification.

It is paramount as we head into the 2024 general election that we strengthen voter identification laws and protect our election integrity. This session, Democrats have worked tirelessly to undermine the principles of our democracy and make cheating easier.

This bill would help restore the faith of the people in our elections. We cannot continue to gut election laws and promote systematic change that would destroy fair and free elections in Michigan. This would be an excellent first step toward making Michigan elections more secure.

The 17th state Senate District includes Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties, along with parts of Berrien, Calhoun, Jackson and Hillsdale counties.