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Committee Members Raise DOJ Request for Michigan Voter Data, Criticize Secretary Benson

House Administration Committee · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Members told the committee the Department of Justice requested portions of Michigan's centralized voter list to check compliance with the NVRA; one member said Secretary Benson rejected the request and another alleged she "made up her own laws" and resisted subpoenas.

Committee discussion shifted to a Department of Justice request for portions of Michigan’s centralized voter list and complaints about Michigan Secretary of State Benson’s handling of oversight requests.

An unidentified committee member said the DOJ asked Michigan to turn over parts of its centralized voter list to verify compliance with the National…

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