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Michigan Election Audits Confirm Accuracy Amid Record Turnout

10/15/2025

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that audits of the 2024 general election confirm the state's elections are secure and accurate.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections reported a minimal discrepancy of 33 votes between machine and hand counts from 119,597 ballots audited, about 0.03%.
Audits included a hand count of the presidential race in 378 precincts and verified compliance with election procedures.
Republican Steve Frisbie defeated Democrat Jim Haadsma by 79 votes in the 44th District Michigan House seat recount, correcting an earlier larger margin.
The 2024 election saw over 5.7 million ballots cast, the highest turnout in Michigan history.

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that audits of the 2024 general election confirm the state's elections are secure and accurate.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections reported a minimal discrepancy of 33 votes between machine and hand counts from 119,597 ballots audited, about 0.03%.
Audits included a hand count of the presidential race in 378 precincts and verified compliance with election procedures.
Republican Steve Frisbie defeated Democrat Jim Haadsma by 79 votes in the 44th District Michigan House seat recount, correcting an earlier larger margin.
The 2024 election saw over 5.7 million ballots cast, the highest turnout in Michigan history.