Michigan faith leaders criticize DOJ election monitor plan, defend voting rights

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 998

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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With the Aug. 4 primary less than a month away, religious leaders and practitioners of various faiths gathered at the state Capitol to stand up for voting rights amid growing concerns at both the state and federal levels.

The gathering in Lansing was one of three in the state, as 250 faith leaders in Detroit, Grand Rapids and the capital city spoke up in support of the democratic process in response to yearslong efforts to …

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