A Michigan state judge has dismissed a Republican lawsuit that challenged the swing state’s long-standing process for voting by U.S. citizens living abroad, including military members.
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A Michigan state judge on Monday dismissed a Republican challenge to the legitimacy of ballots cast by U.S. citizens living abroad, including U.S. military members.that underscored the fact that the Republican National Committee brought their case weeks before the last day of voting in this fall’s election, Judge Sima Patel of Michigan’s Court of Claims called the lawsuit an “11th hour attempt to disenfranchise these electors in the November 5, 2024 general election.
But in court, the Republican National Committee argued against the eligibility of that category of overseas voters, who, the RNC contended, do not meet requirements underPatel, however, concluded that the guidance language in the secretary of state’s manual for election officials is “consistent with federal and state law, and the Michigan Constitution.”
The RNC is also challenging overseas voting in the swing state of North Carolina, where a state judge held a hearing Monday. A ruling in a similar federal lawsuit brought by six Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania is expected soon. Many legal experts say these cases are also not likely to go anywhere in part because they were filed after officials started sending out ballots to overseas voters.Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreAt least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo IslandGet ready to vote
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