Michigan Council Members Under Election Fraud Investigation Amid Ballot-Stuffing Videos

Hamtramck City Council member Abu Musa is under investigation after being caught on video allegedly stuffing absentee ballots into an official drop box just days before winning his primary election with 1,129 votes. Surveillance footage shows Musa handing large bundles of ballots to a driver who deposits them into the drop box, prompting scrutiny as Michigan law restricts ballot drop-offs to immediate family or household members. While Musa has not been charged, the Michigan State Police confirmed the videos are part of an active criminal investigation amid broader probes into election fraud involving multiple Hamtramck council members. Two other council members face felony charges for allegedly forging absentee ballot signatures and conspiring to sway local elections through vote-buying schemes. Additionally, Musa is under investigation regarding his residency in Hamtramck, a requirement for holding his council position, which he denies. These incidents highlight escalating concerns about electoral integrity in Hamtramck, a city governed by an all-Muslim council since 2022.