Michigan Man Sentenced to Probation for Double Voting in 2024 Primary Election

Frank Prezzato, a 69-year-old man from St. Clair Shores, Michigan, was sentenced to six months of probation after pleading guilty to voting twice in the August 2024 primary election by casting both an absentee and an in-person ballot, both of which were counted. The charge will be dismissed with prejudice if Prezzato successfully completes the probation terms, which was part of a plea agreement negotiated by his attorney and the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized that voting twice undermines democratic processes and vowed to continue prosecuting election law violations to maintain voter confidence. The case arose after Macomb County officials investigated reports of double voting, initially charging seven individuals, though some charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Prezzato's attorney expressed that the plea deal was chosen to avoid the uncertainty of litigation and noted Prezzato had no prior offenses. The judge overseeing the case approved the sentencing agreement, which included probation and potential dismissal of charges upon successful completion.