A former Michigan township clerk and her personal attorney will stand trial for unauthorized access to 2020 voter data.

A spokesperson for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson called the lawsuit the latest attempt by the RNC to “spread distrust in Michigan’s secure and fair elections.”

Former Michigan clerk Scott and attorney Lambert will face trial on felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged 2020 election data tampering.

After reading the legislators’ letter, it’s clear that the “federal oversight” being requested is limited to monitoring, not federal control of Michigan’s election system. A DOJ takeover of state or local election administration would be unlawful.

The Michigan Republican Party, Michigan Township of Chesterfield clerk Cindy Berry, and the Republican National Committee filed suit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Nov. 18 over an “unconstitutional and unlawful” violation of the state’s constitution.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will soon be in her final year in office, and a crowded field of candidates have stepped in to stake their claim as the state’s next executive.  There is a deep bench of candidates from both parties,

Republican legislators ask Attorney General Bondi for monitors, noting controversies involving Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

(The) – Michigan Republicans have joined to push for federal oversight in Michigan’s primary and general elections in 2026. Last week, 22