Michigan AG Charges 7 for Double Voting in Primary Election

Felony charges filed against four voters and three clerks in St. Clair Shores for alleged election fraud.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced felony charges against four voters who allegedly cast both absentee and in-person ballots during the August primary election.
Three assistant clerks in St. Clair Shores are accused of enabling the double voting by altering election records to allow in-person voting despite absentee ballots being received.
The alleged voting irregularities were detected after St. Clair Shores Clerk Abrial Barret reported the double-voting to authorities.
Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido initially declined to file charges, citing a lack of malicious intent, but Nessel's office found probable cause to proceed with charges.
The incident raises concerns about election integrity as Michigan prepares for high voter turnout in the upcoming general election.