¶ How To Win Against Doug Lloyd
Michigan Attorney General nominee Doug Lloyd has taken positions on public safety, elections, and criminal justice that raise concerns about his approach to protecting Michiganders. Lloyd opposed red flag laws despite evidence they include due process safeguards and court oversight recognized as constitutional. He pushed for expanded election law enforcement and investigations while citing alleged voter fraud, including isolated cases, to justify those efforts. Lloyd argued the attorney general should have broad authority to take legal action, including suing the governor. In 2022, after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Lloyd said he was willing to prosecute abortion providers despite an injunction, leaving Michigan providers at risk. He also called for defunding Michigan cities that did not comply with Republican immigration policies and urged adopting Trump’s extreme immigration approach.
¶ Doug Lloyd Opposed Red Flag Laws Designed To Protect Michiganders
- In 2026, Doug Lloyd claimed red flag laws lacked due process protections, but Extreme Risk Protection Orders included multiple legal safeguards and structured court review. Lloyd also supported repealing Michigan’s red-flag law and called for the Legislature to approve permitless carry.
- In 2023, Michigan implemented a red flag law allowing courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others.
- According to Everytown Research & Policy, these laws limited who could file petitions, required evidence of serious threats, and ensured respondents had opportunities to present a defense.
- Everytown Research & Policy also found the process included timely hearings and had been recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court as meeting constitutional due process standards.
Message: Doug Lloyd opposed red flag laws despite constitutional due process protections designed to protect Michiganders.
¶ Doug Lloyd Called For Broader Authority To Prosecute Unsubstantiated Voter Fraud
- In 2026, Doug Lloyd called for stronger enforcement of election laws and investigations into alleged voter fraud. He cited claims of illegal voting and isolated ballot theft cases to justify these efforts. Lloyd also argued the attorney general should have broad authority to take legal action, including suing the governor.
Message: Doug Lloyd pushed for expanded election investigations and broader prosecution authority based on voter fraud claims.
¶ DOUG LLOYD WAS OPEN TO PROSECUTING ABORTION PROVIDERS UNDER MICHIGAN’S 1931 ABORTION BAN DESPITE AN INJUNCTION
- In 2022, after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Lloyd said he would prosecute abortion providers after saying Michigan’s 1931 ban was “in force” despite an injunction. Lloyd suggested he would enforce the abortion law and prosecute abortion providers if parties followed procedure and if the local police determined a crime had been committed.
- In September 2026, while running for Michigan Attorney General, Lloyd campaigned with anti-abortion lawyer David Kallman, who represented two local prosecutors in a legal battle over Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban following the Dobbs ruling. Kallman previously said his clients were prepared to enforce the ban if presented with legitimate cases.
Message: Doug Lloyd would leave Michigan abortion providers at risk for criminal charges.
¶ Doug Lloyd Threatened To Defund Michigan Cities That Did Not Comply With Trump’s Extreme Immigration Policies
- In 2026, Doug Lloyd threatened to defund cities that did not comply with Republican immigration policies and urged Michigan to adopt Trump’s extreme immigration approach.
- Research from the Economic Policy Institute found that cuts to state and local funding were linked to job losses and slower economic growth. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond also found that increased public spending supports job creation and boosts local economic activity.
Message: Doug Lloyd’s call to defund Michigan cities that did not comply with Trump’s extreme immigration policies would harm local economic growth and cause job losses.
Doug Lloyd Opposed Red Flag Laws Designed To Protect Michiganders
Doug Lloyd Called For Broader Authority To Prosecute Unsubstantiated Voter Fraud
Doug Lloyd Was Open To Prosecuting Abortion Providers Under Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban Despite An Injunction
Doug Lloyd Threatened To Defund Michigan Cities That Did Not Comply With Trump’s Extreme Immigration Policies