A St. Clair Shores resident, Frank Prezzato, 69, pleaded guilty to voting twice in the August 2024 primary election, both absentee and in-person. He was sentenced to six months of delayed probation, and if he follows all conditions, the charge will be dismissed at the end of the probation, according to the Department of Attorney General.
Prezzato was found to have returned an absentee ballot and also voted in person on election day. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said, "Voting twice undermines our democratic process," and added, "My office will continue to prosecute those who violate our voting laws to ensure Michigan voters have confidence in the integrity of our elections," as stated by the Department of Attorney General. He was charged with voting absentee and in person and offering to vote more than once. Reports show four people in St. Clair Shores may have voted twice, and Macomb County officials are investigating.
CBS News Detroit reported that Prezzato was one of seven people, including three city workers, investigated for voting issues. Charges against two city workers were later dropped due to insufficient evidence. Prezzato’s sentence will be reviewed on April 15, 2026, in the 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County.
