Michigan’s voter rolls list 8.4 million registered voters, although the state has fewer than 8 million eligible residents. This has raised concerns about the accuracy of the state’s voter registration system and its impact on election integrity. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has taken legal action, arguing that inflated voter rolls create opportunities for voter fraud.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) has dismissed these concerns, claiming Republicans are preparing to challenge election results if they don’t go their way. Despite her dismissal, Benson’s office admitted that over 600,000 inactive voters remain on the rolls, and they won’t be removed until 2027.
The data shows that 78 of Michigan’s 83 counties have more registered voters than eligible residents. In Wayne County, for example, there are 1.4 million registered voters compared to 1.3 million eligible voters. The RNC argues that such inflated rolls increase the risk of ineligible voters participating in elections and that these inaccuracies make campaign resource allocation difficult.
The lawsuit highlights the broader issue of maintaining accurate voter lists and ensuring that only eligible voters are on the rolls. As election integrity continues to be a key concern, Michigan’s voter registration practices are likely to remain under scrutiny. Republicans argue that removing inactive voters is essential to securing future elections in the state.
