When was it published?

June 18, 1835 in Herald Of The Times

Domestic News June 18, 1835

Herald Of The Times

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Suffrage, Michigan Constitution, Voter Qualifications, White Male Voters, Citizenship Intent

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

On the 28th ult., the Michigan Constitutional Convention established voter qualifications: white male inhabitants over 21, resided 2 years in US and 6 months in state; non-naturalized must declare intent to become citizens; all over 21 residing in Michigan on April 4 entitled to vote forever.

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The Right of Suffrage.—On the 28th ult., the Convention to form a Constitution for the State of Michigan, established the qualifications of voters at all elections to be held in the New State. The right of suffrage is extended to all white male inhabitants above the age of twenty one years, who have resided two years in the United States, and six months in that State. Inhabitants not naturalized, and not now residents in the State, are required to renounce their allegiance to any foreign State, and to declare their intention to become citizens before they can vote. But all inhabitants above the age of twenty one, who resided in Michigan on the 4th of April last, are always hereafter entitled to vote at all elections.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Suffrage Michigan Constitution Voter Qualifications White Male Voters Citizenship Intent

Where did it happen?

State Of Michigan

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

State Of Michigan

Event Date

28th Ult.

Outcome

qualifications of voters established, extending suffrage to specified white male inhabitants with residency and citizenship intent requirements; permanent voting rights for those residing in michigan on april 4.

Event Details

The Convention to form a Constitution for the State of Michigan established the qualifications of voters at all elections to be held in the New State. The right of suffrage is extended to all white male inhabitants above the age of twenty one years, who have resided two years in the United States, and six months in that State. Inhabitants not naturalized, and not now residents in the State, are required to renounce their allegiance to any foreign State, and to declare their intention to become citizens before they can vote. But all inhabitants above the age of twenty one, who resided in Michigan on the 4th of April last, are always hereafter entitled to vote at all elections.