Michigan Democrats are demanding an investigation into alleged forgery by three Republican U.S. Senate candidates and one who is out of the race, potentially affecting the Aug. 6 primary ballot. The race has become hotly contested since Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced her retirement.
Key Points
Michigan Democrats are pushing for an investigation into alleged forgery by Republican U.S. Senate candidates
The candidates in question could be removed from the primary ballot if found to have less than 15,000 valid signatures
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan has become highly contested following Sen. Stabenow's retirement announcement
Pros
Ensuring the integrity of the election process
Holding candidates accountable for fraudulent activities
Cons
Potential disruption to the Republican primary ballot