LANSING, Mich. – On the eve of Election Day, the bipartisan Michigan board of Democracy Defense Foundation thanked local clerks and election workers in more than 1,500 communities for their professionalism and commitment to election security, safety and accuracy.
Board members former Gov. Jim Blanchard, a Democrat; former Gov. John Engler, a Republican; former Lt. Gov. John Cherry, a Democrat; and former Congressman Mike Bishop, a Republican, released the following statement today:
“More than 1,500 local clerks and their teams of elections workers are putting in time, energy and diligence all year for this election, helping ensure every eligible voter gets to vote and that every vote counts. Michigan’s local elections workers are our neighbors, relatives and friends, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for keeping our elections safe, secure and accurate. Enthusiasm is high this election, and as ballots are submitted and tallied, we urge everyone to let local elections professionals do their jobs and count the votes, without interference or disruptions.”
A recent DDP poll found that a whopping 87% of Michigan voters say they trust their local elections workers, and 75% say they are confident that this year’s election will be fair, secure and accurate.
Published: Nov 2, 2026
