The rural Michigan town fighting against rightwing conspiracy theories

A conspiracy theory-touting clerk and far-right supervisor were ousted in Adams Township - but new officials face issues as the 2024 elections loom

In early October, Beverly Sharp addressed a table of poll workers, elections officials and activists gathered in rural Adams Township, Michigan, with a prayer.

Father, we thank you for this opportunity to meet together to discuss things, and to agree if we agree, and if we disagree, [to be] friendly," said the longtime poll worker.