WASHINGTON, D.C. (Michigan News Source) – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.
The DOJ says the monitors will assess how elections are administered. It alleges Lansing failed to use the statewide voter registration list at the polls during the 2024 election. In addition, the DOJ is requesting precinct lists and poll worker training materials by July 22.
In response to the letters, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the courts have made clear that states run elections, not the federal government.
“We encourage everyone to participate and see for themselves how secure and fair our elections are — but make no mistake, my office stands ready to hold accountable those who attempt to unlawfully interfere with or intimidate Michigan election workers,” Nessel said.
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor but has said she will not oversee her own election, reiterated that “Michigan’s elections are transparent, accurate, accessible, and secure.”
Benson has repeatedly made that point despite reports that noncitizens have voted in Michigan elections.
