LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently encouraged Michiganders to report family, friends, and neighbors for sharing “misleading or inaccurate information regarding voting or elections in Michigan” through her new hotline. This, of course, is just the latest election interference scheme by Michigan Democrats, hiding behind the guise of fighting misinformation to intimidate voters and silence information they deem wrong.
The fact is, Benson is seeking to suppress voices of Michiganders who have concerns with Michigan’s poorly run election system. The RNC and MIGOP have sent a letter to Secretary Benson, calling out this underhanded system and defending freedom of speech. From the letter:
“We expect your office to give political discourse, including opinions about and criticisms of your office, breathing room to fulfill the guarantees of freedom of speech and association under the First Amendment. Democracy functions best when voters are permitted to express their opinions and fully participate in the discussions about candidates, public officials, and public policy. We expect better.”
This is just Benson’s latest attack on fair and transparent elections. Michigan is ground zero for the upcoming election, and we are fighting Benson’s efforts in full force. To join our election integrity team, visit ProtectTheVote.com/Michigan.
Read the letter here.
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