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‘There weren’t any issues.’ Detroit elections chief on DOJ election monitors
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August 5, 2026
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0:51Now PlayingDaniel Baxter, the chief operating officer of Detroit's Department of Elections, comments on the presence of DOJ election monitors in the city amid Michigan's primary elections. The Justice Department confirmed on Tuesday that it was monitoring polls in several Michigan cities, including Detroit, prompting concern from state officials and candidates over potential intimidation.
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