GOP Candidate Criticizes Opponent’s Past Sex Work Decriminalization Policy
Republican Michigan Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd has criticized Democratic candidate Eli Savit's past policy as Washtenaw County prosecutor to decriminalize consensual sex work. Lloyd, joined by human trafficking survivors, called the policy 'dangerous' and argued it fuels trafficking. Savit's…
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 1, 2026 —
Lansing, MI – Republican candidate for Michigan Attorney General, Doug Lloyd, has publicly criticized a past policy enacted by his Democratic opponent, Eli Savit, during his tenure as Washtenaw County prosecutor. The policy in question involved the decriminalization of consensual sex work.
Lloyd, accompanied by individuals identifying as human trafficking survivors, characterized the policy as “dangerous.” He asserted that the approach fuels human trafficking operations within the region.
The campaign for Eli Savit defended the prosecutor’s past actions. According to Savit’s campaign, the policy’s objective was to shift focus towards prosecuting traffickers and providing support to victims of trafficking. This approach is presented by the campaign as consistent with strategies adopted in other cities.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the policy’s implementation and its direct outcomes were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the names of the human trafficking survivors who joined Lloyd in his criticism were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Jordyn Hermani on bridgemi.com, see more information here.
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