THREAD: Throughout my tenure as Michigan Secretary of State, and indeed long before, I have spoken repeatedly on the importance of post-election audits to ensure voters can trust the outcome of our elections as accurate and secure. (1/9)https://www.wkar.org/post/secretary-state-benson-lays-out-her-vision-elections-voting-michigan#stream/0 …
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In compliance with state law MCL168.31a we conduct these audits after the Board of State Canvassers certifies the election. This is because it is only after statewide certification that election officials have legal access to the documentation needed to conduct such audits. (5/9)
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Importantly, while the Risk Limiting Audit is a proactive, voluntary, and planned action our office is taking to confirm the integrity of our elections and identify areas for future improvement, local procedural audits consider clerical errors identified during canvasses. (6/9)
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This a typical, standard procedure following election certification, and one that will be carried out in Wayne County and any other local jurisdictions where the data shows any notable clerical errors following state certification of the November election. (7/9)
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Notably audits are neither designed to address nor performed in response to false or mythical allegations of “irregularities” that have no basis in fact. Where evidence exists of actual fraud or wrongdoing, it should be submitted in writing to the Bureau of Elections. (8/9)
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The Bureau of Elections then refers all credible allegations to
@MIAttyGen for further investigation. (9/9)Show this thread
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I’m truly sorry you have to deal with this nonsense. Thank you for standing up for our votes!
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