LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State House, Senate and Capitol buildings will be closed Monday as the Electoral College meets.
According to Rep. Darrin Camilleri, the entire legislature will be working remotely due to safety concerns during the Electoral College vote.
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Camilleri said he was not briefed on the potential threats, but said when the offices have closed in the past, it was due to threats.
Michigan Senate Deputy Chief of Staff and Press Secretary Amber McCann said Sunday night the closure was due to recommendations from law enforcement who reported credible threats of violence.
“The decision was not made because of anticipated protests, but was made based on credible threats of violence,” McCann said. “Senate leadership does not have the authority to close the Capitol. That decision is made by the Capitol Commission.”
Only those essential for the Electoral College meeting will be allowed inside the Capitol Building as the 16 electors will cast their votes Monday for President-Elect Joe Biden.
The meeting will available to the public as a live stream. You can watch the Electoral College meeting here.
Biden had won Michigan by more than 150,000 votes. The results were certified by the Board of State Canvassers Nov. 23.
The meeting will take place Monday at 2 p.m.
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