Michigan’s voter rolls show 8.4 million registered voters, even though the state has fewer than 8 million eligible voters. This discrepancy has sparked concerns about election integrity in the battleground state. The Republican National Committee (RNC) has sued Michigan, citing inflated voter rolls as a potential risk for fraud.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) dismissed the concerns raised by the lawsuit, claiming that Republicans are laying the groundwork to challenge election results they may not like. Despite this, Benson’s office acknowledged that over 600,000 inactive voters remain on the rolls, and they won’t be removed until 2027.
In Wayne County, the state’s largest, the rolls list 1.4 million registered voters compared to just 1.3 million eligible residents. Other counties, like Genessee, show similar patterns, with more registered voters than eligible residents. These numbers have led Republicans to question how well Michigan is maintaining its voter lists.
The RNC’s lawsuit argues that these inflated numbers not only increase the risk of fraud but also make it harder for campaigns to efficiently allocate resources. The organization claims that removing ineligible voters would improve election integrity and streamline outreach efforts.
As Michigan plays a crucial role in national elections, concerns over its voter rolls will likely continue to be a point of debate between Republicans and Democrats.
