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Michigan Secretary of State says she will ensure voters "know the truth about our elections"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson pledged to ensure voters are informed about election integrity ahead of the November midterms, emphasizing legal protections for voting rights amid ongoing challenges from the Trump administration.
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's efforts to impose stricter mail-in voting requirements via the U.S. Postal Service, citing concerns that these rules could disenfranchise marginalized voters.
- The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court for the third time to enforce its mail-in ballot regulations, though the court has not yet ruled on their legality.
- Despite claims from Trump about election security issues, Michigan officials have found only a few cases of non-citizens voting, with legal actions taken against six individuals, highlighting the state's efforts to maintain accurate voter rolls.
- Benson praised Michigan's election system as one of the most secure and accessible in the nation, crediting local officials for ensuring that only eligible votes are counted.
