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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Refers Possible Double Voting for Investigation in St. Clair Shores

The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office received a notice of potential double voting and forwarded it to the St. Clair Shores Police Department for further investigation.

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August 16, 2024

Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Refers Possible Double Voting for Investigation in St. Clair Shores 

Mount Clemens, MI -  The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office received a notice of potential double voting and forwarded it to the St. Clair Shores Police Department for further investigation.

This week Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini and St. Clair Shores City Clerk's Office notified the Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido about potential double voting involving four individuals during the Tuesday, August 6, 2024, primary election in St. Clair Shores.

According to Michigan Election Law, MCL 168.769, an election official who becomes aware of an individual who votes or attempts to vote both in person and by means of an absent voter ballot shall report that information to the prosecuting attorney for that county and to the secretary of state.

"Our top priority is ensuring that every election is conducted safely with the highest level of security. The integrity of our electoral process is fundamental to our democracy. Potential violations of election law are rare and we are committed to doing our duty," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

The statute does not direct specific action after the notice requirements. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is handling these allegations as it would any criminal case, by referring them to the appropriate investigative police agency. The St. Clair Shores Police Department is currently investigating the matter and will request a warrant, or not, based on their findings, as they do in every case. Once the investigation is complete, and if a warrant request is made, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office will review it like all other warrant requests.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People.  We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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