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5 GOP Michigan governor candidates failed to file enough valid petition signatures, officials say
Read full article: 5 GOP Michigan governor candidates failed to file enough valid petition signatures, officials sayOn Monday, five Michigan Republican candidates for governor failed to file enough nominating signatures that would qualify them for the August primary.
GOP replaces canvasser who certified Biden's win in Michigan
Read full article: GOP replaces canvasser who certified Biden's win in MichiganTony Daunt, executive director of the Michigan Freedom Fund, will succeed Aaron Van Langevelde, whose term expires Jan. 31. Under law, the Democratic governor had to choose one of three people nominated by the state Republican Party. After the board certified the results, Daunt applauded the move, saying the vote should have been 4-0. In a lengthy statement, Van Langevelde said it was no surprise he was not re-nominated. A spokesman for the state GOP said Van Langevelde did not reach out to the party about serving another term.
Michigan’s top court spikes election lawsuit by Trump allies
Read full article: Michigan’s top court spikes election lawsuit by Trump alliesThe court said it is “not persuaded that it can or should grant the requested relief.” The order was 4-3, with a Republican-nominated justice, Elizabeth Clement, joining three Democrats in throwing out the lawsuit. The case was filed days after the Board of State Canvassers certified Joe Biden's 154,000-vote Michigan victory over President Donald Trump. It was another lawsuit aimed at changing the outcome of the election. Election disputes pose a unique test of a representative democracy’s ability to reflect the will of the people when it matters most,” Justice David Viviano said. Chief Justice Bridget McCormack and justices Megan Cavanagh and Richard Bernstein joined Clement in dismissing the case but didn't offer separate remarks.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit seeking to decertify Michigan’s 2020 election results
Read full article: Federal judge rejects lawsuit seeking to decertify Michigan’s 2020 election resultsA federal judge in Michigan has denied a lawsuit seeking to decertify the state’s Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results based on claims of widespread fraud in the distribution, collection, and counting of ballots. The election results were certified in Michigan on Nov. 23. Read the full opinion here:Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers voted Nov. 23 certify the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results. The vote to certify Michigan’s election results officially awards the state’s 16 electoral votes to Joe Biden in the presidential election. Board member Norman D. Shinkle (R) abstained from voting after questioning the balance of votes in certain precincts, specifically in Detroit.
Michigan certifies Biden win despite Trump’s GOP overtures
Read full article: Michigan certifies Biden win despite Trump’s GOP overturesIt also comes as an increasing number of Republicans were publicly acknowledging Biden’s victory, after weeks of tolerating Trump’s baseless claims of fraud. The president had grown increasingly frustrated with the flailing tactics of his legal team. President-elect Biden won the State of Michigan by more than 154,000 votes, and he will be our next president on January 20th,” Michigan Gov. The campaign, in its filings, asked for urgent consideration so it could challenge the state election results before they are certified next month. Pennsylvania county election boards voted Monday, the state deadline, on whether to certify election results to the Department of State.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Nov. 23, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Nov. 23, 2020DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers set to vote on certifying election results -- What to knowThe state of Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to vote on certifying the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results on Monday. With all 83 counties having already voted to certify their results, the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet to canvass the November general election at 1 p.m. Monday.
Report: One member of Michigan’s Board of Canvassers will vote against certifying election
Read full article: Report: One member of Michigan’s Board of Canvassers will vote against certifying electionThe Michigan State Board of Canvassers is set to meet Monday afternoon to vote on certifying the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results. UPDATE: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election resultsWith all 83 Michigan counties having already voted to certify their results, the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet to canvass the November general election at 1 p.m. Monday. The board is expected to vote on certifying the results during this meeting. However, according to a CNN report, the vote will not be unanimous as one of the Republican members of the board plans not to vote in favor of certifying the election. It is unclear how Aaron Van Langevelde, the other Republican board member, will cast his vote.
Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election results
Read full article: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election resultsMichigan’s Board of State Canvassers has voted to certify the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results. With all 83 counties having already voted to certify their results, the Board of State Canvassers had what was called a “ministerial” duty to certify the results at the state level. In fact, state law requires the Board of Canvassers to do such within 40 days after the election. The vote to certify Michigan’s election results officially awards the state’s 16 electoral votes to Joe Biden in the presidential election. Board member Norman D. Shinkle (R) abstained from voting after questioning the balance of votes in certain precincts, specifically in Detroit.
Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election results
Read full article: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election resultsMichigan’s Board of State Canvassers has voted to certify the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results. With all 83 counties having already voted to certify their results, the Board of State Canvassers had what was called a “ministerial” duty to certify the results at the state level. In fact, state law requires the Board of Canvassers to do such within 40 days after the election. The vote to certify Michigan’s election results officially awards the state’s 16 electoral votes to Joe Biden in the presidential election. Board member Norman D. Shinkle (R) abstained from voting after questioning the balance of votes in certain precincts, specifically in Detroit.
Michigan’s Nov. 3 General Election certification vote scheduled for Monday: Follow updates here
Read full article: Michigan’s Nov. 3 General Election certification vote scheduled for Monday: Follow updates hereThe state of Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to vote on certifying the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results on Monday. With all 83 counties having already voted to certify their results, the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet to canvass the November general election at 1 p.m. Monday. The board is expected to vote on certifying the results during this meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. Search here to find key Michigan race resultsFollow updates on Michigan’s certification here:
Michigan leader: Trump didn't ask for election interference
Read full article: Michigan leader: Trump didn't ask for election interferenceThe Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party want the board to adjourn for 14 days to investigate alleged irregularities in Wayne County, the state's largest and home to Detroit. “Michigan election law clearly requires that the state’s electors must be those nominated by the party that received the most votes — not the Legislature,” says a stock email House Republicans are sending in response to people who contact their offices. Experts on Michigan election law have said the state board's authority is limited in scope and that it must certify the results now that all 83 counties have reported theirs to the state. The deadline is Dec. 13, but that is five days after the federal “safe harbor” date — when Congress cannot challenge any electors named by that date in accordance with state law. In fact, election officials from both political parties have stated publicly that the election went well and international observers confirmed that there were no serious irregularities.
Nightside Report Nov. 21, 2020: Detroit voters sue President Trump, Wayne County sheriff contracts COVID
Read full article: Nightside Report Nov. 21, 2020: Detroit voters sue President Trump, Wayne County sheriff contracts COVIDDETROIT – The Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and three Detroit residents filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his campaign Friday, arguing that the campaign is seeking to disenfranchise Black voters in their attempt to block the certification of Michigan votes -- especially those from Wayne County. The plaintiffs argue that Trump and his team have been putting pressure on state and local officials to delay the certification of votes in Michigan. The Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet on Monday to potentially certify Michigan votes. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Cloudy Saturday evening, wintry mix begins tonightSaturday night will be cloudy with scattered snow showers arriving and developing. Road surfaces have been way above freezing and remain that way for the start of Sunday.
Trump invites top Michigan lawmakers to White House amid longshot bid to overturn election result
Read full article: Trump invites top Michigan lawmakers to White House amid longshot bid to overturn election resultWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has invited two top Republican Michigan lawmakers to the White House this week. Senate Republican Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield will reportedly attend a meeting a the White House on Friday. It is telling that Michigan GOP legislative leaders Mike Shirkey and Lee Chatfield are jetting off to Washington DC this week to meet with President Trump. Two Republican members of the board -- Monica Palmer and William Hartmann -- refused to certify the election results on Tuesday. Read more: Trump targets Wayne County vote certification in late bid to block Biden
Michigan: GOP canvassers can’t legally rescind Wayne County election certification vote
Read full article: Michigan: GOP canvassers can’t legally rescind Wayne County election certification voteThe Secretary of State office’s statement comes after a whirlwind of a week for the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. In her affidavit, Palmer said “the Wayne County election had serious process flaws which deserve investigation. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has until Nov. 23 to certify the election itself. And as always, under state law our department conducts these audits after the Board of State Canvassers has certified the election. The Michigan Republican Party condemns the actions of Democrats and we will continue to fight for transparency and integrity in Wayne County elections.
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Michigan today: What to know
Read full article: Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Michigan today: What to knowDETROIT – Recreational marijuana will become legal this week in the state of Michigan after voters approved a proposal in the November election. The Board of State Canvassers met on Monday and certified the election, meaning recreational weed will become legal in Michigan on Dec. 6, 2018, according to the Secretary of State. In Colorado, the state legislature had to create laws for marijuana use, driving and traveling, specific youth laws, laws for home growing, and more. As would be the case in Michigan, Colorado allows municipalities to pass their own stricter marijuana laws. To read more about marijuana laws in Colorado, go here.