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RNC Sues Michigan Over 500,000 Excess Voter Registrations; Election Results Delayed Until Wednesday

Oct 20, 2024, 05:08 PM

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed a lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, alleging that the state's voter rolls contain 500,000 more registrations than eligible voters. Benson has dismissed these concerns, stating that the RNC is attempting to lay the groundwork for overturning the election. Critics argue that the excess registrations could lead to fraudulent voting and have called for immediate action to purge the rolls. Michigan has approximately 7.2 million eligible voters, and 1.2 million existing voter files are slated for removal only after the 2024 election. Additionally, Benson announced that Michigan will not release election results until the day after the election, citing the need for accuracy and security over efficiency. She estimated that results would be available by the end of the day on Wednesday. This delay has sparked further controversy and distrust in the electoral process.