[Presbyterian Reporter]

“””I’d think the ballot envelopes are long since destroyed in all these states.”””

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I believe most states have laws on the books requiring that ALL documents for an election must be kept for two years after an election.

[Presbyterian Reporter]

Here are the laws in Michigan regarding retention of voting documents-—

300 Absentee Ballot Envelopes Until the election is held + 2 years

301 Absentee Voter List Until the election is held + 2 years

302 Application for Absentee Ballot Until the election is held + 6 years

303 Applications to Vote Until the election is held + 6 years

304 Affidavits of Identity Until the election is held + 2 years

305 Affidavit of Voter Unable to Meet Photo ID
Requirement Until the election is held + 6 years