Ahead of 2024 election, Benson and local officials discuss voting changes and misinformation

(Michigan Advance) “The next eight months are going to define the future of our country,” Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said on Friday in Detroit.

“And the actions we take in the next eight months will define not just the future of our country, but in my view, the strength of our democracy moving forward,” Benson continued, noting that the work to expand voting access in Michigan could serve as a driving factor in how democracy is defined in the U.S.

The Democrat was one of several Michigan election officials who spoke at an event at Wayne State University Law School held by The American Bar Association Task Force for American Democracy which centered on efforts to promote trust in elections and civics during the 2024 election cycle.

In her speech, Benson highlighted key elements for successfully implementing changes to the election system enacted by voters in 2018 and 2022, focusing on building the infrastructure for elections, educating voters on their rights and how to exercise them, and countering lies and misinformation about elections. ......................(more)

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