Michigan Secretary Of State Refuses To Tell Congress Whether Dead People Are On Voter Rolls
SUMMARY
In a contentious congressional hearing, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sidestepped direct questions from Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., regarding deceased individuals on the state's voter rolls. When asked if dead people remain on the rolls, Benson offered indirect responses, saying her office strives to remove such names but did not confirm or deny their presence. This comes amid allegations from the Public Interest Legal Foundation, claiming nearly 26,000 dead voters were on the rolls as of 2021. The lawsuit over this issue was dismissed, but an appeal continues. The hearing also explored Michigan’s involvement with President Biden’s “Bidenbucks” program, which promotes voter registration through federal agencies. Critics, including Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., argued the program's transparency and partisan implications, while Benson admitted limited familiarity with the program's strategic plan.
