A bipartisan effort is underway in several swing states, including Michigan, to combat misinformation and attacks on voting and ballot-counting ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The Democracy Defense Project, which includes former officials from various states, aims to build trust in elections through various initiatives such as radio and TV ads, media outreach, and local engagement.
Former Michigan Governor James Blanchard emphasized the importance of speaking out against attempts to question the integrity of the voting process. He highlighted the need to counter false narratives and uphold the accuracy of election results. Joining him in this endeavor are former Republican Governor John Engler, former Democratic Lt. Gov. John Cherry, and former Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop.
