Michigan Democrats, including Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, faced a devastating defeat in the November 5, 2024 election. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure victories in various races across the state. The results have left many Democrats reeling and questioning their strategies moving forward.
One of the most shocking losses for Michigan Democrats was the defeat of Jocelyn Benson. Benson, a highly partisan figure, had been a key player in the Democratic party’s efforts in the state. Her loss has raised concerns among Democrats about the direction of the party and the effectiveness of their leadership.
The election results also highlighted the overwhelming popularity of President Trump in Michigan. For the past 8 years, citizens, including union workers, have shown strong support for Trump, with many lining up for days in advance of his rallies across the state. This support for Trump has led many to believe that Michigan has shifted from a blue state to a red state since 2016.
One of the most surprising outcomes of the election was the narrow victory of Democrat Rep. Elissa Slotkin over her Republican opponent Mike Rogers. Despite President Trump’s historic victory and Republican successes across the state, Slotkin managed to secure a win after several days of counting.
Overall, the November 5 election marked a significant shift in Michigan politics, with Republicans making gains and Democrats facing unexpected losses. The results have left Democrats in the state reevaluating their strategies and looking for ways to regain support from Michigan voters.
Moving forward, it will be crucial for Michigan Democrats to assess their messaging, candidates, and campaign tactics in order to rebuild their support and compete effectively in future elections. The losses in the November 5 election serve as a wake-up call for the party, highlighting the need for change and adaptation in order to remain competitive in Michigan politics. The response from the MI BOE was shocking – they claimed that the data was intentionally withheld because it was “not available.” This blatant obstruction of transparency only further fuels the suspicions of election integrity advocates in Michigan.
Despite the roadblocks and challenges thrown their way, these dedicated individuals and groups are not backing down. They understand the importance of ensuring free and fair elections in Michigan and are committed to fighting for the truth to be revealed.
The revelations of fraudulent voter registrations, ghost voters, duplicate ballots, and other irregularities in Michigan’s elections cannot be ignored. The evidence is clear that there were serious issues with the integrity of the 2020 and 2024 elections in the state.
The continued efforts of election integrity heroes like Tim Vetter, Phani Mantravadi, and others are crucial in holding officials like Jocelyn Benson and Jonathan Brater accountable for their actions. The fight for transparent and honest elections in Michigan is far from over, and these individuals are leading the charge to ensure that every vote counts and every voice is heard.
So, to answer the initial question – no, those working on election integrity in Michigan should not simply accept the status quo. The evidence of wrongdoing and irregularities in Michigan’s elections cannot be swept under the rug. The fight for transparency and honesty in elections must continue, and these dedicated individuals are leading the way. They deserve to know that their elections are fair and transparent. But based on recent events and responses from the Michigan Board of Elections, it seems that transparency is lacking.
Phani Mantravadi, the founder of Check My Vote, discovered a concerning discrepancy in the voter data from the November 5, 2024 election. Typically, he receives voter history information each month, including whether individuals voted in the most recent election. However, this time, all voting history from the November 5th election was missing. This raised red flags for Mantravadi, as this had never happened in his four years of monitoring election data.
When Mantravadi requested this crucial information from the Michigan Board of Elections, he was told that the data was still being uploaded by the county clerks, despite the legal requirement for them to do so within 7 days of the election. This response prompted Tim Vetter to take matters into his own hands. He contacted every county clerk in Michigan to request a “List of Voters” from the November 5th election, as he believed they were entitled to this information.
To date, Vetter has received responses from 67 out of 83 counties in Michigan. However, some counties, like Benzie, Crawford, Hillsdale, and Iosco, denied the FOIA request. Emmet County even demanded an exorbitant fee of $854.16 to fulfill the request. This lack of cooperation and transparency from certain counties is concerning, especially when discrepancies in ballot counts have been identified in 11 out of 83 counties.
The importance of accurate and timely election data cannot be understated. Without this information, how can the integrity of an election be verified? Citizen oversight and access to this data are essential for ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
In response to calls for more transparency, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tweeted about the need to make government more transparent for everyone. However, her actions, or lack thereof, regarding the missing voter data raise questions about her commitment to transparency in the electoral process.
As citizens continue to demand accountability and transparency in elections, it is crucial that officials like Jocelyn Benson prioritize the integrity of the electoral process and provide the necessary data to ensure that every vote is counted accurately and fairly. Without transparency and accountability, democracy is at risk of being undermined. For years, Michigan has been plagued by a lack of transparency and accountability in its state government. Corruption has thrived in the shadows, taking advantage of weak ethics and transparency laws. It is time to put an end to this era of unaccountability and demand substantial ethics reforms from the Legislature before they adjourn this year.
One of the key figures in this lack of transparency is Jocelyn Benson, the Secretary of State in Michigan. Despite being sued multiple times for actions that have compromised the integrity of elections, Benson continues to boast about the increase in registered voters in the state. However, the truth is that many of these registered voters are deceased, falsely registered, duplicates, or living outside of Michigan.
Benson has attempted to paint a picture of increased transparency in government, but her own office lacks transparency. Questions have been raised about email communications regarding voter fraud issues, yet answers have not been provided. Michigan residents are demanding accountability from public officials and employees who have been entrusted to serve them.
In response to the lack of transparency, Phani Mantravadi has developed a transparency tracker for each county in Michigan. This tool provides voter integrity ratings and allows residents to assess the transparency of their local government. By visiting the “Check My Vote” website, individuals can access their county’s transparency ratings and see a breakdown of scores for each precinct.
As Check My Vote continues its important work in exposing irregularities and fraud on voter rolls in Michigan, they rely on donations from the public to support their efforts. Contributions can be made on their website to ensure that they can continue holding public officials accountable and promoting transparency in government.
It is crucial for Michigan to address its issues with transparency and ethics in order to restore faith in the government. By demanding accountability and supporting organizations like Check My Vote, residents can work towards a more transparent and accountable government for all.
