AG Nessel tweets, warning voters of robocalls on Election Day

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The calls have been reported by Flint residents.

By Krystle Holleman
Published: Nov. 3, 2020 at 11:18 AM EST|Updated: 18 minutes ago
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel tweeted that her office received reports of robocalls going to Flint residents.

The calls said that due to long lines, they should wait until tomorrow to cast their ballot.

Nessel said that the claim is clearly false and an effort to suppress voters.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement regarding the misinformation:

"We received reports that an unknown party is purposefully spreading misinformation via robocalls in Flint in an attempt to confuse voters there, and I want to ensure everyone who plans to vote in person understands they must do so — or be in line to do so — by 8 p.m. today. Lines in the area and across the state are minimal and moving quickly, and Michigan voters can feel confident that leaders across state and local government are vigilant against these kinds of attacks on their voting rights and attempts at voter suppression, and we will be working quickly all day to stamp out any misinformation aimed at preventing people from exercising their right to vote.

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https://www.wilx.com/2020/11/03/ag-nessel-tweets-warning-voters-of-robocalls-on-election-day/