Michigan Voters Deserve Free and Fair Elections
Ralph Rebandt believes that election integrity is the foundation of our republic. Without confidence in our elections, we lose faith in our entire system of government. Michigan voters deserve to know that every legal vote counts and that our elections are secure, transparent, and honest.
Ralph personally witnessed irregularities at the TCF Center during the 2020 election and believes serious questions remain unanswered. As governor, he has pledged to open a full investigation into the 2020 election on day one and implement comprehensive reforms to prevent future irregularities.
Ralph's Election Integrity Plan
Full Forensic Audit of 2020 Election
Ralph believes Michigan voters deserve answers about what happened in 2020. He will launch a comprehensive forensic audit to investigate irregularities and restore confidence in our elections.
- Day one investigation into 2020 election irregularities
- Full forensic audit of voting systems and procedures
- Examine discrepancies and anomalies
- Provide transparency and answers to Michigan voters
- Hold accountable anyone who violated election laws
Mandatory Voter ID
Every Michigan voter should be required to show photo identification to vote. Common-sense voter ID laws protect election integrity and prevent fraud.
- Photo ID required for in-person voting
- Strengthen ID requirements for absentee ballots
- Free state ID cards for those who need them
- No exceptions that undermine security
Limit Absentee Ballot Abuse
Mass absentee voting creates opportunities for fraud and undermines election security. Ralph will restore reasonable limits on absentee voting to protect integrity.
- Restrict absentee voting to legitimate purposes
- Strengthen signature verification requirements
- Ban ballot harvesting practices
- Require witness signatures on absentee ballots
Ban Private Election Funding
Private money from outside groups like Zuckerberg's foundation should never influence our elections. Ralph will ban private funding of election officials and operations.
- Prohibit private grants to election officials
- Public funding only for election administration
- End influence of partisan outside organizations
- Transparency in all election funding sources
Mandatory Election Watchers
Ralph witnessed firsthand how election observers were blocked from monitoring vote counting at TCF Center. He will ensure transparent observation of all election processes.
- Legal right to observe all counting and processing
- Meaningful access for poll watchers and challengers
- Criminal penalties for blocking lawful observers
- Video monitoring of ballot processing areas
Ban Same-Day Voter Registration
Same-day voter registration creates chaos and opportunities for fraud. Ralph will end same-day registration and restore reasonable deadlines for voter registration.
- Registration deadline before election day
- Allow time for verification of voter eligibility
- Reduce pressure and confusion on election day
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date voter rolls
Ralph's Commitment to Truth
Ralph believes that Donald Trump won Michigan's 2020 election, despite official results showing Trump lost by 154,188 votes. Based on what he personally witnessed at TCF Center and evidence of irregularities across Michigan, Ralph is convinced that fraud altered the outcome.
As a pastor, Ralph's commitment is to truth and transparency. He will not sweep these concerns under the rug or dismiss the legitimate questions of Michigan voters. A full investigation and comprehensive reforms are necessary to restore faith in our democratic process.
Demand Election Integrity
Join Ralph in fighting for secure, transparent, and honest elections in Michigan.