RNC Files Lawsuit Against Michigan Secretary of State for Overstated Voter Registrations

Latest Move by the RNC: Legal Action‍ Over Voter List Accuracy

The stakes are high ‌as the Republican National Committee⁢ (RNC) launches a legal challenge against Michigan’s ​top election official, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The charge? A failure to ensure precise, up-to-date voter rolls—as required by law.

The Core ⁣of the Controversy

The lawsuit alleges that Michigan’s‌ approach to maintaining⁢ voter lists ⁢is shaking the very foundations of election integrity, potentially allowing individuals who shouldn’t be on the rolls ⁣to participate in the‍ voting process. This breach, as claimed, points directly​ to a disregard for the enforceable standards of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

‌ “Clean voter rolls are the bedrock of election integrity, and the NVRA‍ sets clear parameters for states to follow,” asserted new RNC Chairman Michael Whatley. “Jocelyn Benson’s oversight falls short,⁤ resulting ​in bloated and ⁤erroneous voter rolls as we‌ approach the critical ⁢2024 elections.”

By the Numbers: Michigan’s Voter Roll Conundrum

Scrutiny intensifies as the filed lawsuit highlights that a staggering number of Michigan counties—53 to be exact—report more active voters ⁤than the ⁤census records for adult residents. What exacerbates the situation is the revelation that the prevalence of such discrepancies has‍ surged post-2020.

Adding to the irregularities, the​ RNC presents evidence that in 23 counties, voter registration rates surpass 90% of all eligible adults—significantly outpacing both state and national averages.

Fueling concerns ‍about election security, the RNC’s claim is straightforward:

‍ “Our members’ confidence in fair elections is undermined when⁢ adherence to the NVRA’s list maintenance mandates ​is neglected, ‌creating a breeding ground for improper or​ fraudulent votes.”

Facts ⁢and‌ figures under scrutiny are drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau, and this lawsuit arrives on the heels of a major leadership change within⁣ the RNC—a change‌ influenced by support from former President Donald Trump.

The legal battle, initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, emphasizes:

“The impossibly high registration rates, a multitude of inactive voters‍ remaining on rolls, minimal address confirmation efforts, and scant removals point to​ persistently lax maintenance—a situation that flouts federal mandates and imperils Michigan’s forthcoming elections.”

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A Sharp Rebuke from Benson

Benson counters the lawsuit head-on, labeling it a thinly veiled attempt at garnering attention⁣ rather than addressing ​real issues.

“This is a contrived PR operation disguised as an unfounded lawsuit rife with groundless claims, ⁣aiming to erode public confidence ⁤in our secure electoral system,” Benson retorts. “It’s deplorable‌ to leverage ‍the⁢ courts to seed doubt in our democratic processes.”

The Great Lakes State at the Political Epicenter

As Michigan ‌gears up for ‌the November​ showdown, the spotlight intensifies‍ on this battleground state. With President Joe Biden facing backlash over international concerns and⁤ a tight​ race anticipated with Trump, the integrity of Michigan’s voter rolls has never held more significance.