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April 12th, 2024
On April 12, 2024, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson addressed false claims made by Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, who alleged that “potentially hundreds of thousands of votes” were cast by non-citizens in Michigan. Benson swiftly refuted these allegations, emphasizing that Michigan’s election system incorporates rigorous checks and balances to ensure only eligible citizens can vote. These measures include stringent voter ID requirements and a robust system for verifying voter eligibility. She stated, “When President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and others call for states to do things we are already doing or ban things that are already banned, they aren’t actually supporting election integrity.”
This incident is part of a broader pattern of misinformation surrounding elections. For instance, in 2020, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary Benson responded to President Trump’s suggestion that voters attempt to vote twice, reminding Michiganders that intentionally voting twice is illegal and will be prosecuted.
By confronting such misinformation head-on, Secretary Benson reinforces her commitment to maintaining public trust in Michigan’s elections. Her proactive approach ensures that voters are accurately informed and that the integrity of the electoral process is upheld, safeguarding the democratic rights of all Michiganders.