Michigan voter rolls: What election-year audit shows

September 3, 2026

Michigan's nonpartisan Auditor General released an independent review of the state's voter registration system ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, finding that 99. 99% of the 8. 3 million registered voters had complete and accurate personal information on file.

Who is affected

Michigan's 8.3 million registered voters
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (Democratic nominee for governor)
Michigan Department of State officials
Local election officials across Michigan
Five noncitizens charged by Attorney General Dana Nessel for allegedly voting illegally in 2024
653 registered voters with birthdates indicating they are over 122 years old
73 registered voters appearing younger than 17 and a half

What action is being taken

State and local election officials are conducting routine checks of the voter file to keep it up to date
Nearly 1 million voter registrations were canceled between January 1, 2022, and March 30, 2026, for permissible reasons
The Department of State corrected the error in monthly reports regarding automatic voter registrations

Why it matters

This audit provides objective evidence about the accuracy and integrity of Michigan's voter registration system during a politically charged period when Republicans have alleged fraudulent voting. The report demonstrates that the state's voter rolls are 99.99% accurate and that election officials are actively maintaining them, which helps counter unsubstantiated claims about widespread voter fraud while also identifying areas where small improvements could be made. The findings are particularly significant because they could influence the 2026 gubernatorial race and public confidence in election administration.

What's next

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