A Secretary of State Office Michigan Can Trust:
Secure Elections, Transparent Standards, Real Results
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Priorities In Detail
Priority 1: Election Integrity That Builds Public Confidence
Election security isn’t partisan. It is foundational and necessary for a health election process.
Anthony’s focus is practical: strengthen safeguards, standardize best practices, and make it easier for the public to trust the process.
Anthony’s focus is practical: strengthen safeguards, standardize best practices, and make it easier for the public to trust the process.
Tabulators: secure, verifiable, and properly controlled
Anthony supports voting systems that are secure, auditable, and protected from avoidable vulnerabilities.
That means:
- Results reporting that avoids unnecessary exposure to the internet (eliminating avoidable pathways)
- Strong chain-of-custody standards and physical security for equipment and ballots
- Routine validation and documentation so systems are demonstrably consistent and trustworthy (including integrity checks)
- Post-election processes that reinforce confidence through transparency and verification
Election integrity: consistent safeguards + trained people
Anthony believes integrity is achieved through standards and competence, not slogans:
- Consistent procedures across jurisdictions
- Training and support for election workers so elections are run confidently and correctly
- Transparent processes that help answer honest questions and reduce confusion
Cleaning the voter rolls: accurate, lawful, and careful
Voter rolls must be accurate and maintained in a way that follows the law and protects eligible voters:
- Regular cleanup for deceased voters and outdated records
- Clear documentation and due process safeguards
- Coordination with local clerks so maintenance is consistent statewide
Priority 2: Transparency Michigan Residents Can See
Trust grows when the public can verify procedures and understand what’s happening.
Anthony will push for:
- Clear public explanations of election processes and safeguards
- Tools that make records requests more straightforward and timely
- Transparency practices that reduce speculation by answering questions with facts
Priority 3: Accountability and Rule of Law
The Secretary of State must be committed to the rule of law, due process, and clear accountability—and must lead in a way the public can measure.
Anthony will:
- Enforce election law consistently, fairly and evenly
- Refer credible violations appropriately and work with law enforcement/prosecutors when warranted
- Publish clear standards and performance expectations
- Measure performance, report progress, and fix what isn’t working
Priority 4: A High-Performing Office That Respects Your Time
Michigan residents deserve reliable service and clear communication. Anthony will focus on:
- Service standards with measurable turnaround expectations
- Modernization that’s careful, stable, and resident-first
- Less bureaucracy, better communication, and systems designed around the public—not around the agency