Zaneta Adams, Esq.

I joined the U.S. Army because I always wanted to do something bigger than myself. My biological father, a combat vet, set an example I was proud to follow. I loved the discipline, the purpose-driven objectives. And I loved the feeling of serving my country.

It also showed I could do hard things, which I had to after sustaining a serious back injury that required multiple surgeries and use of a wheelchair. That experience prompted me to obtain a law degree so that I could help other vets obtain the support and benefits they earned.

Once you’ve worn the uniform, the commitment to the Constitution it represents is instilled forever. Which is why the sense of patriotism I felt while serving, and continue to feel even more now, is prompting me to speak out about the upcoming elections, and the baseless claims from some that there is cause for concern that our elections will be fair and accurate.

I’m here to assure you that the divisive propaganda some are spreading is completely without merit. Michigan’s elections are fair and accurate because of the people and safeguards put in place to ensure the outcome is fair.

One crucial thing we have working in our favor is an election system that continues to deliver results that are fair and accurate. Credit for that starts with local clerks and other officials across the state, whose job is to oversee Michigan’s elections. Over and over, across many election cycles, they’ve proven that they know how to do their job, and do it well, consistently producing results that can be trusted.

They could also use your help. One way to do that is by going here to learn how to become a poll worker, or an election challenger. Both roles provide added transparency and oversight to ensure Michigan’s elections follow the law.

Demonstrations of patriotism can take many forms, and be displayed by people both in and out of uniform.

It starts with making your voice heard at the polls. With early voting now under way, the time to do that is now.