Local governments across Michigan are holding public accuracy tests of voting equipment before early voting begins for the 2026 midterm election.
State law requires the tests be held publicly at least five days before the start of early voting, which begins by October 24 across Michigan (at least two Saturdays before the general election).
Grand Rapids hosted its test Monday in a city-owned warehouse building along the river. Clerk Joel Hondorp led the test; he sat at a table and rolled dice to determine randomly which tabulators to test. The tabulators were lined up in rows, one for each of the city’s 59 precincts. Staff also tested early voting tabulators and voter assist terminals to ensure the accuracy…