Michigan Signature Petition Fraud Is Widespread

Chris Arps, Co-host of The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show

The State of Michigan has received a great deal of attention lately regarding petition signature gathering for statewide candidates and ballot initiatives. Michigan is one of those states where candidates have to gather a certain number of signatures in order to appear on the ballot.

Just last week, five candidates running in the GOP primary for governor were disqualified when it was revealed that many of the signatures on their candidate petitions were fraudulent. One of those candidates who was disqualified is former Detroit police chief James Craig.

Fifteen thousand valid signatures were needed to qualify, but unfortunately for Craig — who many say was leading the race — ten thousand of his signatures were deemed fraudulent. Craig, who is African American, has told conservative media that he believes this election is being “stolen” from him.

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