Trump and RNC sue Michigan and Nevada over election integrity
- Republicans are pursuing lawsuits in Michigan and Nevada to change local election procedures following the 2020 election.
- In Michigan, the RNC claims absentee ballot verification processes are insufficient, while in Nevada, they allege noncitizen voting is a significant issue.
- These legal actions are part of a broader Republican strategy to address perceived election integrity concerns, despite criticism from Democratic officials.
Following Donald Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election, Republicans have intensified their efforts to modify election laws and procedures in key states. In Michigan, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and state GOP are pushing for changes to the guidance provided to officials responsible for verifying absentee ballots. They argue that the current procedures are inadequate, citing instances where signatures of absentee ballot recipients were not properly verified, which they believe undermines election integrity. In Nevada, the lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign and RNC focuses on allegations of noncitizen voting, a claim that Trump has made since his first presidential campaign in 2016. The RNC asserts that there are thousands of noncitizens on Nevada's voter rolls who could potentially vote in the upcoming elections. They also allege that nearly 4,000 noncitizens participated in the 2020 election cycle, although no substantial evidence has been provided to support these claims. Democratic officials and legal experts have criticized these lawsuits, arguing that they are unfounded and aimed at voter suppression. A spokesperson for Nevada's Secretary of State emphasized that there are already robust measures in place to prevent ineligible individuals from voting, asserting that only U.S. citizens are allowed to participate in elections. The ongoing legal battles reflect the broader national debate over election integrity and access to voting, with Republicans seeking to challenge existing procedures while Democrats defend the current systems. As Election Day approaches, these lawsuits could have significant implications for the electoral process in both states.