Michigan secretary of state hopefuls discuss election security, office priorities

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,514

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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The five Michigan Secretary of State nominees from across the political spectrum appeared together for a virtual forum Tuesday hosted by the League of Women Voters, parsing questions on election security, battling misinformation and the role of the office in the modern age.

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini, the Democratic Party and Republican Party nominees, were joined by their counterparts nominated by the minor-party candidates, including the Green …

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