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Michigan Board of Canvassers unanimously vote to certify 2022 midterm election
Read full article: Michigan Board of Canvassers unanimously vote to certify 2022 midterm electionMichigan’s Board of Canvassers met Monday and certified the results of the November election, but it got contentious, and even police officers had to step in.
Michigan Dems hope for boost from abortion ballot initiative
Read full article: Michigan Dems hope for boost from abortion ballot initiativeA question on Michigan’s November ballot asking voters to put the right to an abortion in the state constitution could draw more left-leaning voters to the polls and boost Democrats’ power in the battleground state.
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:
During live interview, Jocelyn Benson says Lee Chatfield texted her he hasn’t confirmed meeting with Trump
Read full article: During live interview, Jocelyn Benson says Lee Chatfield texted her he hasn’t confirmed meeting with TrumpDuring an interview with CNN Friday morning, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she had not spoken with state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield about their invitation to meet with President Trump in Washington. UPDATE 12:48 p.m.: Chatfield Chatfield tweeted : “No matter the party, when you have an opportunity to meet with the President of the United States, of course you take it. 🇺🇸”However, during the live interview Benson said Chatfield texted her that “he hasn’t confirmed with anyone that he’s going or not.”Reports say Trump will meet with several Republican state legislators from Michigan about the election results today. of State Jocelyn Benson this morning on CNN: "Actually, the speaker *just* texted me and said he hasn't confirmed with anyone that he's going or not." President - Michigan View All CandidatesRepresentatives with the Michigan State House and Senate could not be reached for comment by Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.
Michigan Court of Appeals to review Detroits absentee ballot precinct inaccurate count
Read full article: Michigan Court of Appeals to review Detroits absentee ballot precinct inaccurate countDETROIT An activist is suing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for an inaccurate count reported from Detroits absentee ballot precincts in the August primary. The Michigan Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the case. Robert Davis, who is suing Benson over the miscount and attended the canvass of Detroits votes, said he had no choice. During the primary election, 72 percent of Detroits absentee ballot precincts had an inaccurate count. If the books dont match that means a recount is not legally possible which in a tight race is problematic.
Detroit primary election irregularities may lead to state stepping in
Read full article: Detroit primary election irregularities may lead to state stepping inDETROIT The Michigan Board of Canvassers is asking the Secretary of State to get more closely involved in Detroits next election. According to officials, 72 percent of Detroits absentee ballots werent re-countable based on irregularities in ballot handling. READ: Board of Canvassers: 72 percent of Detroit absentee precincts have inaccurate countsEarlier this month, there were a lot of new election workers. Start with that, and then get as many qualified people as you can and know what theyre doing for at least this Novembers election, Shinkle said. Wayne County Board of Canvassers member Jonathan Kinlock agrees with Shinkle and said a lot needs to change with the citys election department.