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The Do's and Don'ts of Managing
Disinformation
Asking questions in order to hold election officials accountable to the rules is good. However, spreading rumors and jumping to false conclusions about misconduct or fraud, risks impairing the operation of the democratic process, undermining crucial faith and confidence in our system of government, and wasting valuable taxpayer dollars. Here are some guidelines.
Why Our System Is Inherently Trustworthy
THE BOTTOM LINE: ELECTION MISCONDUCT IS UNCOMMON AND THERE ARE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES IN PLACE WHEN IT OCCURS.
Here are some reasons why our system is inherently trustworthy and election misconduct is rare.
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The person who oversees the election process is locally elected and is accountable to the law and to the voters.
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Election workers are your neighbors and friends and are not just from one party. Penalties for election fraud are severe.
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The parties have access to all precincts to allow them to monitor every phase of the election.
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They are incentivized to do so and to pursue recounts and appeals when there is evidence supporting a challenge to a particular election result.
Getting Facts to Respond to Rumors
ALL THESE LINKS NEED TO BE CHECKED AND SEVERAL NEW ONES FOUND
Official Sources Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Election Security Rumor vs. Reality
The federal Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency is responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection throughout all levels of government, including coordination with state and local election officials. https://www.cisa.gov/topics/electionsecurity/rumor-vs-reality
Michigan Department of State
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Fact Checks https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/electi ons-and-campaign-finance/fact-checks
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Elections and Voting
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https://www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/electi ons-and-campaign-finance/electionsand-voting
Leelanau County Elections/Voter Information
The Leelanau county clerk is the chief election official of the county. The clerk administers all election functions required by law, including the supervision of all national, state, and local elections, and the training of all election workers in the county. In addition, the clerk prepares and assists in the official canvass of each election held in the county. Michelle L. Crocker Leelanau County Clerk
231-256-9824
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