Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Summary
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will make sure voters understand the truth about elections ahead of the November midterms. This comes after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s new rules for mail-in voting that some feared would stop people from voting.Key Facts
- Jocelyn Benson plans to protect voting rights and follow the law before the November elections.
- A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail-in ballot rules from President Trump’s administration.
- The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court three times to enforce these mail-in voting rules.
- The new rules would have set strict guidelines for mail-in ballots, including their design and tracking.
- Some state leaders and voting rights groups say the rules could unfairly limit who can vote.
- Michigan found a small number of cases where non-citizens voted in 2024, and six people have been charged with election law violations.
- Benson said Michigan’s elections are secure and accessible, and local officials work to count only eligible votes.
- The Trump administration has made claims questioning Michigan’s mail-in voting accuracy, though evidence for widespread issues is limited.
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