LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of State on Monday, March 14, released a video that explains why results of major elections in Michigan often aren’t available right after polls close, marking the first of a series of videos that transparently explain Michigan election operations to educate voters and counter and preempt election misinformation.
“In this era of misinformation, when lies about Michigan elections risk undermining public faith in our government and our democracy, Sunshine Week (This week), is an opportunity to highlight the transparency and integrity of our state’s election system,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “This series of short, simple videos will help citizens protect themselves from those seeking to discourage them from voting.”
Subsequent videos will debunk other misinformation and answer commonly asked questions about Michigan’s elections, and will be released regularly to prepare voters for the 2022 elections.
In coordination with community partners, many of the videos will also be released in additional languages.
The first video is available here now, and will be posted on the department’s social media accounts.
