Muskegon County official raises concerns over 17,000 dubious voter registrations

Concerns over voter registration integrity took center stage during the House Election Integrity Committee meeting on March 18, 2025, as officials scrutinized the accuracy of Muskegon County's voter registration data. A striking claim emerged: despite a net gain of only 4,000 residents over a decade, the county reported an astonishing 17,000 new registrations in a single election year, raising eyebrows among committee members.

The discussion highlighted discrepancies in the reported numbers, with one member questioning the validity of the registrations. "I don't think that's real," they stated, emphasizing the implausibility of such a surge in registrations given the county's population growth. The committee also noted that 12,000 of these registrations were reportedly rejected, yet the Secretary of State has not disclosed the status of these applications, leaving many unanswered questions.

The meeting revealed that GBI Strategies, a group involved in voter registration drives, was active in the months leading up to the election, but the exact impact of their efforts remains unclear. The committee expressed frustration over the lack of transparency from the Secretary of State's office regarding the registration data, with one member stating, "We need to see the QVF transaction logs to find out who's been putting data in and changing data."

Further complicating the situation, it was noted that non-citizens may have received voter registration cards, raising alarms about the integrity of the registration process. The committee is pushing for access to detailed logs to clarify who is entering data into the system and to ensure that the voter rolls are accurate and secure.

As the investigation continues, the committee aims to uncover the truth behind the registration numbers and restore confidence in the electoral process in Michigan. The implications of these findings could have significant consequences for future elections, as officials work to ensure that every vote counts and that the integrity of the electoral system is upheld.