Macomb Prosecutor Won't Charge Double Voters
Macomb Prosecutor Won't Charge Double Voters
Macomb Prosecutor Won't Charge Double Voters
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Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido has announced that no charges will be filed against four St. Clair Shores voters accused of double voting in the August primary election. After a thorough investigation, the prosecutor concluded that the voters likely did not intend to commit a crime, as they believed they had spoiled their absentee ballots before voting in person. This incident highlighted the effectiveness of Michigan's election safeguards, which successfully identified and reported the issue quickly. Lucido emphasized that such occurrences are rare in Michigan due to robust systems in place to prevent double voting. Meanwhile, in Georgia, a separate case involved a 75-year-old man who voted in both Texas and Georgia, reportedly under the guidance of an election worker, but instances of double voting there remain uncommon as well. Overall, both cases underscore the importance of ongoing training for election officials and the need for public awareness regarding voting regulations.

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