Election security strengthened in Michigan despite threats of intimidation

After 2020, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is leaving nothing to chance for this upcoming general election.

“Both foreign and domestic bad actors will use violent threats, and even potentially violent actions, to send a message of intimidation to all election officials, and potentially voters, during an election season so important to our nation. So, I worry about that,” she said.

The Secretary of State’s office is working with law enforcement to prepare for worst-case scenarios.

This is why they are providing additional funds for security preparations in local jurisdictions.

Benson promises consequences for anyone who tries to disrupt the voting process.

“It is not appropriate for anyone to try to do this while citizens and election officials are doing their jobs to ensure our election process runs smoothly,” she said.

Benson is also focused on combating misinformation, which she says will intensify now that mail-in voting is underway.

“If you truly examine the security of our process and the hard work these election officials do every day, you will only find reason to believe in the process, its integrity and the results, not the other way around. “That’s why we want everyone to become election information experts this year, because it’s our best tool to protect against disruption,” she said.

Election day is Tuesday, November 5.

Benson advises Michigan voters to visit the Election Facts Center for answers to common questions.