RNC sues Detroit for insufficient number of Republican poll workers

The lawsuit calls on the city to appoint at least one election inspector from each major political party and “an equal number, if possible” in each precinct, and to establish a set of procedures for future elections that designate an equal number of inspectors from both parties. The RNC had previously sued Flint over a similar matter, claiming the city violated Michigan election law, but a judge dismissed the lawsuit.

“Every single Michigander should have full confidence in the integrity of our elections and the security of their vote, and shady actions like refusing to hire an equal number of Republican poll workers have the opposite effect. This lawsuit will help protect our right to free, fair and transparent elections,” Michigan Republican Party Chairman Pete Hoekstra said in a statement.

According to the lawsuit, there were no Republican election inspectors at 200 polling places in Detroit.