Michigan state police investigate election fraud claim
Source: AP
May 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Michigan state police investigate election fraud claim
By Associated Press
Grand Rapids State police are looking into Michigan's 76th District race after a man who filed to run as a Democrat withdrew and the Democratic incumbent switched parties.
A state police spokeswoman said Friday the Kent County prosecutor's office requested the probe.
An affidavit was submitted Thursday withdrawing Matt Mojzak from the race for the House seat. He filed to run two days earlier as a Democrat.
Incumbent Roy Schmidt announced his switch to the Republican party just before Tuesday's filing deadline. The move angered Democrats who were unable to recruit a replacement.
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jimlup
(7,968 posts)I wouldn't trust the prosecutor who I'm guessing is a republican - am I right?
Bozita
(26,955 posts)After 26 years as head of the Kent County Prosecutor's office, Bill Forsyth steps up to the plate for another term
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:57 AM Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 1:58 PM
By Barton Deiters | bdeiters@mlive.com
GRAND RAPIDS William Forsyth has been a member of the Kent County Prosecutors Office for 35 years -- 26 of those as its elected chief.
But even after all this time, the 62-year-old is ready for more.
Forsyth officially filed his re-election papers with the Kent County Clerk this week, meaning he will be on the ballot for another four-year term.
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Forsyth is alone so far in filing for the position. This is not unusual for the Republican fixture who has run unopposed in previous elections elections.
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http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/after_26_years_as_head_of_the.html
Smilo
(1,944 posts)the new GOPT way to win.