Court Ruling Requires Clerks to Strictly Verify Absentee Ballot Signatures

Court Ruling Deals Blow to Benson, Mandates Strict Verification of Absentee Ballot Signatures

LANSING, Mich. In a significant ruling, the Michigan Court of Claims declared that key provisions of the state's guidance manual on absentee ballot signature verification are unconstitutional. The court's decision underscores ongoing legal debates about election laws and the balance between preventing fraud and ensuring voter access.

The court ruling str…