If successful, the lawsuit would affect military families whose last U.S. residence was in Michigan. However, a similar lawsuit filed ahead of the 2024 presidential election was tossed out just before Election Day. In the current suit, Michigan Republicans argue that permitting people who have never physically resided in Michigan to vote there violates the state constitution. AdvertisementThe complaint was filed on Friday by the Republican National Committee and Michigan Republican Party, according to Democracy Docket, a progressive news site dedicated to voting rights. A spokesperson for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, said Tuesday that the secretary of state has yet to receive it.
