Secretary Benson statement on illegal executive order targeting mail-in ballots

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement on the president's unlawful attempt to interfere with states' Constitutional authority to run safe and secure elections via executive order:

"This executive order is illegal on its face. States run elections, not the president.

"The president couldn't convince Congress to pass his disastrous voter suppression bill, so he's resorted to this.

"This order will only make it harder for eligible Michigan citizens to vote and will create chaos at every step of the election process.

"The truth is that our elections are already secure. By ordering the DOJ to target state and local election officials, this administration is coming after hardworking local public servants for doing their jobs safeguarding democracy. It is meant to sow fear, confusion, and doubt among voters.

"As Secretary of State, I will protect the votes and voices of Michiganders. The law is on our side, and I will take swift action to fight this illegal order in court."

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