State investigating alleged voter fraud in Macomb

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she’s referred four possible cases of voter fraud in Macomb County to Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office for further investigation and potential criminal charges.

Benson thanked Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini in a statement for making her office aware of the potential voter fraud, noting the act is “rare, and that when it happens, we catch it and prosecute it to the fullest extent of the law.”

Earlier this week, Forlini told the Detroit News four individuals possibly double voted — or cast an absentee ballot while also voting in person on Election Day — during Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary election.

While Forlini said the double voting wasn’t indicative of “widespread fraud,” it is still a felony-level crime. A clerk in St. Clair Shores first made him aware of the alleged double voting, with Forlini then forwarding on the concerns to both Benson and Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido.




https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/2024-michigan-elections-state-investigating-alleged-voter-fraud-macomb