Last-minute dirty tricks: Michigan voters reportedly being told they can’t split their ticket as Democrats defect for Rogers

The Republican National Committee’s Election Integrity team warned poll workers not to break the law after reports that some told voters they weren’t allowed to split their tickets.

The RNC Counsel’s Office sent Michigan county clerks a stern letter demanding that they follow the law. The Michigan Constitution explicitly allows voters to select a straight-ticket option on the ballot but specify particular candidates from the other party farther down the ticket.

‘The RNC is monitoring this issue in real time, and we are prepared to take whatever actions are necessary to protect Michiganders’ rights to vote for the candidates of their choosing.’

“We have received credible reports from across Michigan that election inspectors are telling voters that, if they vote a straight party ticket, they may