Resolution of Elimination of Corrupt Voting Systems, and Return to Paper Ballots, Hand Count, Precinct Level Reporting
Whereas, "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government" (US Const.
Art 4 sec 4) and elections are an integral part of such government and must be conducted in a free and fair manner, ensuring
the trust and confidence of the electorate;
Whereas, the responsibility of individual states to uphold the validity of election results, ensuring that the outcome
accurately represents the will of the people, and guaranteeing the integrity of the electoral process;
Whereas, it is vital that no election information or data be processed or stored outside the borders of the United States,
safeguarding the security of the electoral process and the State of Michigan;
Whereas, some electronic voting systems, which facilitate the counting and recording of votes, is owned by companies of
foreign nature, potentially compromising the independence and reliability of the electoral system;
Whereas, credible concerns have been raised regarding foreign interference in U.S. elections, including confirmed attempts
by Russian actors to infiltrate Democratic National Committee (DNC) emails, breach state voter databases, and conduct
disinformation campaigns during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, with additional allegations in subsequent elections of
attempted cyberattacks and influence campaigns by China, Iran, and North Korea (Russian Interference; Chinese and
Iranian Influence; North Korean Cyber Attacks);
Whereas, the security and transparency of election infrastructure, particularly the software used by private companies
providing electronic voting systems, have been called into question by experts who emphasize the potential vulnerabilities
of these systems, further exacerbated by disinformation campaigns that seek to undermine public trust in election results
(Lack of Transparency and Vulnerability; Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Election Integrity);
Whereas, electronic voting systems, including but not limited to machines and software, posses internet connectivity ability,
and during recent elections, numerous instances were reported where these machines were found connected to the internet
despite security protocols in place;
Whereas, the ability to control electronic voting systems remotely raises concerns about the potential manipulation and
alteration of vote outcomes, undermining the fundamental principles of our republic;
Whereas, hand-counting ballots in precincts has proven to be a safe, efficient, and transparent method of conducting
elections, ensuring accuracy and maintaining public confidence;
Therefore, be it resolved, the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan opposes the use of all electronic voting systems in any future
elections;
Be it further resolved, the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan demands the return of free and fair elections, where the counting
and recording of votes are conducted through secure, transparent, and audit-able methods, ensuring that all citizens can
exercise their right to vote without any undue influence or interference.
Be it further resolved, the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan will actively advocate for and support initiatives that promote
the adoption of secure, transparent, and audit-able electoral practices, in order to restore faith in the democratic process, the
beginnings of our republic, to ensure the integrity of elections.
Be it further resolved, all elections shall be conducted on a single day (as outlined in Article 2 Section 1, “ The Congress
may determine the Time of chusing [sic] the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be
the same throughout the United States.”, with results reported at the precinct level.
Be it further resolved that those who have been involved in subverting our lawful electoral process, usurping authority never
granted, and violating the rights of any individual of these United States of America shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law.
Be it finally resolved that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan, members of the Michigan
Legislature, and other relevant public functionaries to express the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan's opposition to
subversion of free and fair elections according to the protections of our Constitutions.
Signed
US Taxpayers Party of Michigan