The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Voter Fraud EXPOSED with Tony Forlini

Episode Date: January 16, 2026
Host: Tudor Dixon
Guest: Tony Forlini (Macomb County Clerk, Michigan)

Overview

This episode centers on voter fraud concerns in Michigan, particularly revelations Tony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, uncovered about non-citizens appearing on the voter rolls and potentially voting in recent elections. The conversation explores shortcomings in Michigan’s voter registration process and the steps Forlini is taking to secure elections. It also touches on the broader implications for election security and political power in Michigan and, potentially, nationwide.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Theme of Fraud, Power, and Election Legitimacy

• Tudor Dixon frames the discussion through the lens of ongoing claims of waste, fraud, and abuse in government, with special attention to how those issues may affect elections and political outcomes ([01:29]).
  • Quote:
    "How are these yahoos getting elected? Like, how is it possible that these Democrats are getting elected... generally they're awful people... They have zero leadership experience..." (Tudor Dixon, [03:04])
• She posits that post-2016, Democrats in Michigan and elsewhere shifted tactics to “win at all costs,” tying in her suspicions of “communist” tendencies and alleged cheating since Trump’s unexpected victory.

2. Statistical Anomalies and Political Shifts in Michigan Elections

• Dixon reviews Michigan election results to highlight irregularities, e.g. sudden surges in Democratic vote totals between 2014 and 2018 ([07:50]).
  • Quote:
    "How does Whitmer suddenly increase 800,000 votes? And those numbers have never changed... we've said for years, how is this possible?" (Tudor Dixon, [07:52])

3. Introducing Tony Forlini: Election Oversight and Discovery

• Forlini is introduced as a diligent and reform-minded county clerk in the state’s third-largest county ([08:52]).
• He is credited for investigating unusual voting patterns in Macomb and uncovering significant concerns.
• Notable: Forlini is now running for Secretary of State to implement statewide reforms.

4. Discovery: Non-Citizens on Jury Pools and Voter Rolls

• Forlini describes how his quest for efficiency in jury selection uncovered a startling issue: non-citizens summoned for jury duty were also registered to vote ([09:33]).
  • Quote:
    "It was shocking to me that we found 239 people in the jury pool being summoned that were non-citizens..." (Tony Forlini, [10:12])
• Upon cross-referencing with the Qualified Voter File (QVF, Michigan’s registered voter database), 14 of these non-citizens were on the voter rolls, and three had a voting record (one voted multiple times) ([11:32], [11:36]).
  • Quote:
    "Out of 239... 14 were on that list. And of course the follow up question is how many actually did vote? Three of them have a voting record. One of them several times. So this is serious stuff." (Tony Forlini, [11:36])

5. Flawed Registration Process and Lack of Safeguards

• Forlini points out that Michigan’s current voter registration relies heavily on self-attestation of citizenship with little verification ([16:20]).
  • Discussion:
    • Applicants can check they are citizens and, if lacking ID or a Social Security Number, still register.
    • No statewide system exists to automatically validate citizenship status, enabling non-citizens to slip through.
  • Quote:
    "If you don't have that, there's another box you check: I don't have a Michigan driver's license, I don't have a Michigan ID, nor do I have a Social Security number. So now you check that box. You're in. You're in." (Tony Forlini, [17:14])

6. Implications for Justice System & Election Integrity

• Non-citizens on jury pools can influence judicial outcomes, raising questions about fairness ([19:10]).
  • Quote:
    "We are judged by Americans, not by foreigners." (Tony Forlini, [19:40])
• Federal authorities have become involved, with subpoenas issued for records and ongoing investigations ([20:19]).

7. The Challenge of Contesting or Correcting Past Elections

• Dixon describes enormous obstacles to retroactively challenging election results, both for her own run for governor and for Trump’s legal team ([20:42]).
  • Change efforts are now focused on moving forward with lawsuits and reforms.

8. Forlini’s Election Security Reforms in Macomb County

• Incremental Improvements:
  • Shutting off ballot tabulator modems (increased result time, but reduced interference risk) ([22:21])
  • Implementing watermarked ballot paper for security ([23:34])
  • Training in digital security and ballot traceability
  • Routine cleaning of voter rolls, e.g., verifying and removing deceased voters ([25:42])
  • Transparent, accessible post-election record-keeping ([23:51])
• Quote:
  "I was the first county clerk in the state of Michigan to shut off the modems...I want to bring confidence back to our elections." (Tony Forlini, [22:21])

9. Vision for Statewide Reform & Secretary of State Campaign

• Forlini vows to bring these measures to all Michigan counties if elected Secretary of State, prioritizing trust and accountability.
  • Quote:
    "We are going to do everything we can to bring the confidence back to elections, whether it's cleaning up the voter rolls, which we've recently done..." (Tony Forlini, [25:42])
• Emphasizes the national implications of Michigan’s election integrity and solicits national support.

10. Personal Touches and Local Flavor

• The episode’s end features a lighthearted exchange about Macomb County’s vibrant food scene, family, and Forlini’s Italian heritage ([34:15]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the System’s Flaws:
  "Because there's nothing in the system to kick it out. There's no checks by the state. And that's why there really needs to be a national database."
  — Tony Forlini ([18:05])

• On Election Security Philosophy:
  "You can't change it all overnight, but you can make a little bit of a change all the way through. And for five years that's what I've been doing."
  — Tony Forlini ([26:17])

• On Voting Anomalies:
  "5% of that jury pool was registered to vote. 21% of those actually did vote."
  — Tony Forlini ([16:20])

• On Community and Confidence:
  "I want people to feel comfortable with [elections]...Complete transparency."
  — Tony Forlini ([23:38])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–01:29 — Ads and intro
• 01:29–09:33 — Tudor sets the stage: fraud, political shifts, and election suspicions in Michigan
• 09:33–12:24 — Tony Forlini details the initial discovery of non-citizens in the jury pool and on voter rolls
• 15:10–19:10 — Discussion of flaws in voter registration, consequences for the justice system
• 20:19–22:45 — Federal involvement and lawsuits; recounting obstacles to challenging past elections
• 22:45–25:42 — Forlini’s local security measures: modems, watermarks, ballot transparency
• 25:42–29:01 — Cleaning up voter rolls (removal of deceased voters)
• 29:07–31:49 — Forlini’s history, transparency efforts, and campaign for Secretary of State
• 31:49–36:32 — Forlini on Macomb County, Trump support, family anecdotes
• 36:32–End — Campaign appeal, humor, closing remarks

Conclusion

This episode underscores ongoing conservative concerns about election security, focusing on concrete vulnerabilities in Michigan's registration and vote validation system. Tony Forlini shares steps he's taken in Macomb County and his ambitions for broader reform as Secretary of State. The discussion merges specific examples (e.g., noncitizen voter registration) with advocacy for systemic reform and a highly partisan, sometimes humorous, tone. Listeners are encouraged to engage with state-level races and watchdog local election processes.

For more on Tony Forlini’s campaign: anthonyforlini.com
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