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DOJ to Deploy Election Monitors in Three Michigan Cities for August Primary

The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the August 4, 2026 primary election. This move has drawn responses from Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who emphasize state control over elections and criticize the DOJ's claims regarding election administration issues.

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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. This move has drawn responses from Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who emphasize state control over elections and criticize the DOJ's claims regarding election administration issues.

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DOJ to Deploy Election Monitors in Three Michigan Cities for August Primary