Candidates, AG Nessel Want Audit of Democratic Convention After Remote Voting Reports
Democrats say remote voting and misattributed ballots may have changed close nomination races, including a 15-vote loss for state Sen. Sylvia Santana.
- On Monday, Michigan State Senator Sylvia Santana filed a 53-page appeal requesting an independent audit of the Michigan Democratic Party's April 19 convention, citing "material errors" in the vote-counting process.
- Investigation by Santana's campaign found more than 200 votes were cast remotely from outside Huntington Place, violating convention rules that required members to be present to participate.
- Evidence cited in the appeal included 302 votes not on the master list, 208 voters sharing phone numbers, and an affidavit from party member Rochella Stewart alleging she received six different access codes.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel and Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald endorsed the audit, with Nessel citing a "substantial and documented difference" between mobile voting and traditional election procedures.
- The Michigan Democratic Party Appeals Committee will review the filing, which seeks to "ensure voter confidence in the election results" across multiple contested races including the Michigan State University Board.
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