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Michigan Mandates Signature Verification for Mail-In Ballots After GOP Lawsuit Against Jocelyn Benson

Sep 27, 2024, 09:33 PM

Michigan clerks are now required to verify signatures before counting mail-in ballots, following a successful lawsuit by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Michigan GOP against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Previously, clerks were counting mail ballots without proof of signature verification, raising concerns about potential fraud. The decision ensures that only ballots with verified signatures will be counted, enhancing election integrity. GOP Chairman Michael Wheatley emphasized that this ruling guarantees that every legal vote is counted.