Anthony Forlini: Election Security, Voter Rolls & Trust in Michigan Government Video
The MiddleGround MicShow Notes
What actually happens behind the scenes of Michigan's election system?
Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds and Michigan Secretary of State candidate Anthony Forlini joins Joseph Steagall for a wide-ranging conversation about election administration, voter-roll maintenance, security procedures and public trust.
Forlini explains why he has raised concerns about noncitizen registrations and what changes he believes should be made to Michigan's voter-registration system.
The conversation also covers:
• Election equipment, verification and security procedures • Voter-roll maintenance and eligibility checks • E-poll books and election administration • College-campus voting • Customer service and wait times • Notary fraud • The Office of the Great Seal • Forlini's priorities for the Secretary of State office
Rather than campaign slogans, this episode focuses on the actual systems, procedures and disagreements surrounding how Michigan elections and Secretary of State services operate.
The MiddleGround Mic features long-form conversations that give guests enough time to explain their positions — and listeners enough information to make up their own minds.
Learn more about Anthony Forlini and his campaign: forliniforus.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Anthony Forlini on Michigan Election Security 02:15 Noncitizen Voting & Michigan Voter Rolls 07:40 How Michigan Voting Machines Are Secured 12:30 Cutting Wait Times & Improving Service 18:10 College Campus Voting & Election Procedures 23:45 Notary Fraud & Michigan's Great Seal 29:00 Why Forlini Is Running for Secretary of State
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