Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has called on residents to report their neighbors of any ”election-related misinformation” they encounter. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the integrity of the upcoming November election.

Benson’s office has released a document urging residents to email reports of election misinformation to misinformation@michigan.gov, with supporting images if available. The document emphasizes that misinformation about the election process and voter rights poses a significant threat to election security.

The Federalist reached out to Benson’s office for clarification on how these reports are handled, but no response was received by the time of publication. A separate document from Benson’s office describes misinformation as “the most potentially damaging threat to our democracy” and criticizes those who spread false information.

Benson’s office directs residents to verified information sources such as FactCheck.org, PolitiFact, and Snopes. Additionally, Benson has introduced a “Democracy Ambassador” program to provide residents with factual election information and encourage them to become poll workers.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has also highlighted the need for collaboration between officials and the media to combat misinformation on social media platforms.

Benson has faced scrutiny for various election-related issues, including allegations from the Republican National Committee that she failed to remove 92,000 inactive registrants from voter rolls. Her office also faced criticism for guidance on absentee ballot signatures, which was ruled unconstitutional by a Michigan judge.

Furthermore, Benson hosted David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, a group that received significant funding from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, raising concerns about potential bias in election practices.