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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson disputes claims by Republican National Committee chair on Michiganโs ballot counting process
Read full article: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson disputes claims by Republican National Committee chair on Michiganโs ballot counting processDETROIT โ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson dispute claims made by Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in regards to Michiganโs ballot counting process. However, the clerk accidentally did not update the software used to collect voting machine data and report unofficial results. In order to report unofficial results, county clerks use election management system software to combine the electronic totals from tabulators and submit a report of unofficial results. In response, Thomas issued a statement saying, โThe accusations are wrong and reveal the person making them doesnโt know Michiganโs election process. The Republican-led Michigan State House and Senate will hold hearings on the โvoting and counting processโ in the state, according to House Speaker Lee Chatfield.
Republican National Committee chair calls for investigation into Michigan ballot-counting process
Read full article: Republican National Committee chair calls for investigation into Michigan ballot-counting processDETROIT โ Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel is calling for an investigation into the ballot-counting process in Michigan. โToday (Friday), we announce the Republican National Committee has deployed legal teams in four states, including Michigan, to investigate vote tabulations in those states," McDaniel said in a press conference. This week at the TCF Center in Detroit, Republican poll watchers claimed they were tossed from the building and not allowed to observe the ballot-counting process. Officials have said that individuals from both the Democratic and Republican parties were present during the ballot-counting process at the TCF Center. In response, Thomas issued a statement saying, โThe accusations are wrong and reveal the person making them doesnโt know Michiganโs election process.