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Election integrity

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Last 30 days
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Rising — discussed at 7 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 5 in the two months before.

Public comments (32)

ConcernedReshela StewartNov 4, 2026

Alleged ballot fraud in Detroit elections in an often unclear statement; the chair reiterated that the city's elections are accurate and no evidence of fraud exists.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 52:03 →
OpposedReuben Crowley Jr.Nov 4, 2026

Alleged widespread absentee ballot fraud in Detroit elections, naming the city clerk and other officials.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 5:00 →
OpposedRhuben CrowsleyOct 28, 2026

Alleged voter-fraud involving named officials and made accusations about the city clerk and election rolls, invoking federal figures.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 4:00 →
ConcernedRuben Crowley Jr.Oct 26, 2026

Raised concerns regarding voter rolls and election procedures.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 24:00 →
OpposedRhuben Crowley Jr.Oct 1, 2026

Accused the chair and city officials of election cheating and misusing taxpayer money on bonds, in hostile remarks directed at the chair.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 14:00 →
OpposedUnidentified Resident (The Rattler)Sep 30, 2026

Alleged absentee ballot fraud in Detroit elections and demanded the Elections director be called before council.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 14:00 →
OpposedBlack BagSep 17, 2026

Made unsubstantiated allegations of absentee ballot fraud involving city officials and invited the chair to view a Spring Garden property.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 23:27 →
OpposedRheuben CrowleySep 14, 2026

Accused the chair of lying about reading voter-fraud findings and demanded accountability.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 17:30 →
OpposedBlack BagSep 10, 2026

Made unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud against council members and called for audits of council office and personal finances.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 25:20 →
OpposedRhuben CrowleySep 9, 2026

Repeated claims of Detroit election fraud dating to 2020 and alleged specific voter-roll irregularities; Chair McCampbell noted the House Election Integrity Committee has investigated and found nothing.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 14:01 →
OpposedBlack Bag (Rheuben Crowley)Jul 22, 2026

Alleged the City Clerk never delivered findings on an absentee ballot fraud report to Council Member Whitfield-Calloway's office, and addressed Corporation Counsel Mallett directly.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 15:50 →
OpposedCindy DarrahJul 22, 2026

Expressed distrust of the City Clerk and election machines, and pushed for audits and recounts to verify election integrity.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 37:10 →
OpposedLegendary DetroiterJul 16, 2026

Alleged election fraud by the city clerk and said projects are being approved without proper scrutiny, calling for a federal injunction.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 18:43 →
OpposedCarolyn HughesJul 15, 2026

Alleged the city clerk misrepresented whether findings from a 2024 voter fraud report were distributed to council members and the mayor's office, and criticized Mayor Sheffield and Corporation Counsel Mallett.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 18:54 →
OpposedBlack Bag (Rheuben Crowley)Jul 2, 2026

Repeatedly alleged election fraud and criticized the share of the city budget going to Black residents; opposed the Stockbridge items.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 17:32 →
OpposedLegendary DetroiterJul 1, 2026

Made unsubstantiated claims of election cheating by officials including City Clerk Winfrey and Council President Tate, complained about not being called on for comment, and mentioned a code enforcement ticket over a truck in his driveway.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 38:41 →
OpposedLegendary DetroiterJun 25, 2026

Announced a precinct delegate candidacy and claimed election fraud in Detroit elections since 2020, saying he has proof and plans to run for state Senate.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 8:08 →
OpposedBlack BagJun 18, 2026

Made unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud against city officials and called for the corporation counsel's law license to be revoked.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 46:22 →
OpposedRhuben CrowleyJun 15, 2026

Made unsubstantiated claims of absentee ballot fraud and criticized city officials; also suggested the curfew be postponed a week so community security could be arranged.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 36:06 →
OpposedRheuben Crowley (Legendary Detroiter)Jun 10, 2026

Accused the chair of having him escorted from a prior committee meeting and raised absentee-ballot concerns about a 105-year-old voter.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 23:31 →
ConcernedJadante SmithJun 10, 2026

Raised concerns about a canceled voter still receiving absentee ballot applications, and flagged contaminated dirt lots and a hole on Elgin Street near the DTE solar farms in District 3.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 33:01 →
OpposedUnidentified Resident (Legendary Detroiter)Jun 4, 2026

Made unsubstantiated allegations of election cheating against city officials, including Council Member Johnson and Council Member Whitfield-Calloway.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 12:00 →
OpposedRhuben CrowleyJun 3, 2026

Alleged election fraud in Detroit elections and asked the committee to summon the Elections Department director.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 22:31 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentMay 20, 2026

Made allegations about election irregularities involving council members; remarks were largely off-topic.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 18:30 →
ConcernedFrank HammerMay 19, 2026

Cited Trump statements about Detroit elections and urged council to take a stand defending local election administration alongside the governor and city clerk.

City Council Formal Session · 1:12:03 →
OpposedReuben Crowley Jr.May 11, 2026

Delivered an animated, personal attack accusing officials of lying about a voter fraud report and threatening to expose the District 6 council member.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 19:31 →
OpposedRheuben CrowleyMay 6, 2026

Alleged election fraud by the City Clerk's office and announced his candidacy for a Michigan Senate seat.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 9:01 →
OpposedShar WilliamsApr 28, 2026

Alleged illegal voting and corruption tied to city contracts and urged accountability, invoking federal investigations.

City Council Formal Session · 38:38 →
OpposedRueben CrawleyApr 14, 2026

Read a letter alleging election cheating by city officials and made personal allegations.

City Council Formal Session · 48:20 →
OpposedRuben James Crowley Jr.Mar 27, 2026

Alleged decades of election fraud by the clerk's office and described an altercation with Daniel Baxter outside the chamber.

City Council Budget Hearings · 5:31:17 →
OpposedRheuben CrowleyFeb 5, 2026

Accused city officials of election fraud, criticized the city clerk, and said his District 6 home was stripped while receiving no help.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 5:00 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentJan 8, 2026

Made a lengthy, unsubstantiated speech alleging election fraud and questioning committee members' legitimacy; the chair responded courteously and moved on.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 17:04 →

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