Secretary of State Spokesperson Cheri Hardmon released the following statement



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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*June 5, 2025
Contact: Cheri Hardmon
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Michigan Department of State statement on Michigan House Oversight Committee lawsuit

“Since the beginning of this saga, Secretary Benson has asked lawmakers to let a court review their request for sensitive election information that, in the wrong hands, would compromise the security of our election machines, ballots and officials," *said MDOS spokesperson Cheri Hardmon.*

"We are glad they have finally acted accordingly and look forward to a court of law resolving this dispute. To date, the Michigan Department of State has produced more than 3,300 pages of materials and posted them on our website for all to see.

"Let’s be clear - the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee is demanding information that could be used to interrupt the chain of custody of ballots, tamper with election equipment or impersonate a clerk on Election Day.

"While we are committed to transparency, we will never compromise our duty to ensure Michigan’s elections are safe and secure. We look forward to working with a judge to come to a resolution that will resolve this dispute.”

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