RNC Files Election Integrity Lawsuit Against Michigan Secretary of State

The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against Michigan’s secretary of state, alleging failure to properly maintain voter rolls.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (R) and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (L) wait to speak at a United Auto Workers rally after the Detroit Labor Day Parade in Detroit on Sept. 4, 2023. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed an election integrity lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, accusing her of undermining confidence in elections by failing to follow federal law on proper maintenance of voter rolls.

The RNC filed its complaint on March 13 at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan; it accuses Ms. Benson of failing to meet the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which requires states to maintain an accurate and current voter registration roll for federal elections.