LANSING, Mich., July 15, 2024 — Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the Republican National Committee filed suit in federal court today against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for designating Veterans Affairs locations and Small Business Administration offices as voter registration sites. In response, House Elections Committee Chair state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement:
“This politically driven lawsuit is a blatant attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters ahead of the upcoming elections. The governor and the secretary of state’s actions to designate additional voter registration agencies are consistent with state and federal laws, and so I am hopeful that this attempt at voter suppression will not stand. Free, fair and accessible elections are the cornerstone of our republic, which is why making voter registration easier for all — most certainly including our veterans — is vital to our democracy. I sincerely hope that every eligible Michigander will perform their civic duty by registering to vote and casting their ballot in the upcoming elections.”
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