Setting the Record Straight: Facts & Rumors
UPDATED: November 4, 2024
October 28, 2024
Dominion Statement on Michigan Split Ticket Voting Claims
On November 1, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson corrected a prior misstatement about Dominion voting assistance terminals (VATs) that offer split party voting, stating that there is in fact no "nationwide issue" with Dominion machines. Secretary Benson clarified that Michigan voters seeking to use Dominion VATs can successfully complete and verify their ballot selections by following the instructions provided. She also confirmed that Michigan elections remain secure with Dominion machines, saying "We have no issues of people being prevented from voting as a result of this. Ballot access is secure as well as accurate."
- Earlier on October 30, the Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections updated its information on the State of Michigan Election Fact Center to affirm that the instructions for split ticket voting on Dominion VATs is specific to Michigan. The state has also confirmed there is no issue preventing any voters from making their preferred selections and casting their paper ballot.
- Dominion issued a public reminder for Michigan VAT use on October 25, 2024: https://www.dominionvoting.com/michigan-split-voting-instructions/. The reminder reiterated information contained in a September 2024 customer advisory notice to Michigan election officials.
- Dominion has no machines in any other states that offer straight party voting options like the State of Michigan does, as referenced in this resource list issued by the National Conference of State Legislatures.