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Non-Citizens Registered to Vote in Michigan, Clerk Warns

1/13/2026

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Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini raised alarms that non-citizens may serve on juries and vote in Michigan elections.
His office found 14 non-citizens registered to vote among 239 who reported status while disqualifying themselves from jury duty.
Forlini called for better verification, noting current systems rely on self-reporting and require changes.
The Michigan Secretary of State said only U.S. citizens may vote and noted concerns about the driver's license database.

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Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini raised alarms that non-citizens may serve on juries and vote in Michigan elections.
His office found 14 non-citizens registered to vote among 239 who reported status while disqualifying themselves from jury duty.
Forlini called for better verification, noting current systems rely on self-reporting and require changes.
The Michigan Secretary of State said only U.S. citizens may vote and noted concerns about the driver's license database.