The real staffing issue is that many election workers that have served local offices are seniors and many are not willing to work the May election due to their increased vulnerability to the COVID-19 virus.
At the moment, The Department of State only offers appointments in 43 of their 88 branches, but the option will be expanded to the remaining branches starting mid-June.
After severe storms moved through Southwest Michigan early this morning, thousands of people in Battle Creek were without power.
As well, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson tells WBCK That the Secretary of State Office in Battle Creek at Capital Center on Capital Ave SW near I-94 is closed temporarily due to the power outage July 18, 2016...