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DOJ Election Monitors Head to Lansing | Lansing News

The DOJ is deploying election monitors to Lansing, East Lansing, and Detroit ahead of the August primary, citing past concerns over long lines and voter list usage — but local officials fiercely dispute the claims, calling the DOJ’s narrative false and arguing Michigan’s elections are already well-supervised and fair. While Lansing leaders welcome observers without fear of intimidation, Republican House Speaker Matt Hall backs the move, hoping it extends into November’s general election to ensure every vote counts. The DOJ will share monitoring details a week before deployment. Listen in…

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