Press ReleaseUrgent2026-04-29

Chairwoman McClain Joins Michigan GOP Delegation Demanding Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity

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This press release from Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-MI) was published on 2026-04-29 and titled "Chairwoman McClain Joins Michigan GOP Delegation Demanding Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity". It focuses on voting rights.

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Chairwoman McClain Joins Michigan GOP Delegation Demanding Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity

WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today joined the entire Republican Michigan congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding immediate answers and accountability following confirmed cases of non-citizens voting in Michigan elections. "Even one illegal vote is an attack on our democracy," Chairwoman McClain said . "Secretary Jocelyn Benson told Michiganders their elections were secure, then her own office admitted noncitizens voted in a federal election. That's a stunning failure. The people of Michigan deserve the full truth and real accountability." Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-5) led the letter, which was signed by Chairwoman McClain, Jack Bergman (MI-1), John Moolenaar (MI-2), Bill Huizenga (MI-4), Tom Barrett (MI-7), and John James (MI-10). Read the full letter here . Background: In April 2025, Chairwoman McClain requested Secretary Benson release all findings from an investigation into the 2024 election that found 15 noncitizens voted and their ballots were included in the final election results for Michigan. In October 2024, Chairwoman McClain sent a letter to Benson calling for answers after the Detroit News reported a Chinese national attending the University of Michigan voted illegally in the 2024 election. At a Congressional hearing in September 2024, Benson claimed , "There is no evidence that non-citizens are voting." Secretary Benson is publicly opposed to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act , which would prevent noncitizens from voting by requiring individuals to provide documents proving they are a United States citizen, such as a REAL ID, to register to vote.

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Chairwoman McClain Joins Michigan GOP Delegation Demanding Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today joined the entire Republican Michigan congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding immediate answers and accountability following confirmed cases of non-citizens voting in Michigan elections. "Even one illegal vote is an attack on our democracy," Chairwoman McClain said . "Secretary Jocelyn Benson told Michiganders their elections were secure, then her own office admitted noncitizens voted in a federal election. That's a stunning failure. The people of Michigan deserve the full truth and real accountability." Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-5) led the letter, which was signed by Chairwoman McClain, Jack Bergman (MI-1), John Moolenaar (MI-2), Bill Huizenga (MI-4), Tom Barrett (MI-7), and John James (MI-10). Read the full letter here . Background: In April 2025, Chairwoman McClain requested Secretary Benson release all findings from an investigation into the 2024 election that found 15 noncitizens voted and their ballots were included in the final election results for Michigan. In October 2024, Chairwoman McClain sent a letter to Benson calling for answers after the Detroit News reported a Chinese national attending the University of Michigan voted illegally in the 2024 election. At a Congressional hearing in September 2024, Benson claimed , "There is no evidence that non-citizens are voting." Secretary Benson is publicly opposed to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act , which would prevent noncitizens from voting by requiring individuals to provide documents proving they are a United States citizen, such as a REAL ID, to register to vote.