The state of Michigan has banned the open carry of guns within "100 feet of a polling place on election day.<br />The ban also extends to clerk's offices and absent voter counting board on Election Day.<br />Business Insider reports that election inspectors will post signage that indicates the notice of a ban on open carrying firearms.<br />Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the presence of firearms may cause disruption, fear, or intimidation.<br />The directive comes days after federal prosecutors charged multiple men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
