Macomb County summons 236 noncitizens for jury duty, sparking voter‑roll concerns

Macomb County officials said 236 people who identified themselves as noncitizens were summoned for jury duty in the third quarter of 2026, raising questions about the accuracy of voter registration lists ahead of upcoming elections.

The discovery matters because nine of those individuals were registered to vote and one had a documented voting history, suggesting that noncitizen entries may persist on the state’s voter rolls despite eligibility requirements.

The summons were reported by The Daily Signal on October 16. The county clerk, Anthony Forlini, emphasized that the issue should not be viewed through a partisan lens, noting that it “shouldn’t matter if it’s Democrats or Republicans.” He said he had already forwarded the information to Michigan’s secretary of state for further review.

State officials have been monitoring voter‑registration integrity for years. Earlier, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office charged five noncitizens with voting in the 2024 election, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office previously examined a separate list compiled by Forlini, confirming that some listed individuals were indeed noncitizens while others were citizens.

The findings emerge as Michigan prepares for a closely watched U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed. Election administrators have not responded to inquiries from reporters at the time of publication, leaving the next steps uncertain.

County officials say the information will be used to clean up the voter rolls before the November election, and they expect the secretary of state’s office to issue guidance on how to address any irregularities identified.