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Department of Justice to Send Election Monitors to Three Michigan Cities

The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the August 4, 2026 primary election, as part of its assessment of the federal election process. Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have raised concerns about the DOJ's actions, asserting that states manage their own elections and emphasizing the need for a secure voting process.

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The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the August 4, 2026 primary election, as part of its assessment of the federal election process. Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have raised concerns about the DOJ's actions, asserting that states manage their own elections and emphasizing the need for a secure voting process.

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