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October 14, 2026
Pre-election testing is open for public observation as required by Michigan law
LANSING, Mich. – County, city, and township election commissions in Michigan have started testing their voting machines to ensure they are working properly in advance of the Nov. 3 General Election. The mandatory pre-election testing is open to the public and must be conducted at least five days before early voting starts.
"Before every election, local election commissions must perform tests on their election equipment to ensure the machines are working correctly before voters cast their ballots,” said Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie. “These tests are open to the public, providing an opportunity for residents to observe the process, speak directly with clerks, and see firsthand the steps that are taken to ensure every machine is programmed properly and will count every vote accurately. Public testing is an important security measure, giving Michiganders transparency into our secure, accurate election system.”
“Logic and accuracy testing is one of the many ways that Michigan law invites voters to become involved in the election process,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to observe both the security of our election equipment and the expertise of our election officials firsthand.”
Logic and accuracy tests check and confirm that voting equipment is in working order and functioning properly. Commissions run a set of test ballots through the machine to verify it’s programmed correctly and operating as expected. After the test, the test materials are securely stored and kept separate from early voting and Election Day materials.
Michigan law requires the use of paper ballots for every election and for the ballots to be machine-counted. Each county clerk selects, purchases, and maintains their own certified election equipment from a qualifying vendor.
Early voting begins statewide for the General Election on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs for nine days in a row, including two weekends. Some communities are offering additional days of early voting beyond the statewide period – check mi.gov/earlyvoting to find your dates, times, and location.
To learn more about the election equipment used in Michigan or to find your local clerk’s office, visit mi.gov/vote.
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