The ballot proposals for voting and reproductive rights in Michigan are headed to the Supreme Court.

The State Board of Canvassers deadlocked along party lines, meaning the abortion rights proposal and an overhaul of voting rights will go to the Michigan Supreme Court; The ballot needs to be finalized by Sept. 9, so we’re looking at a week to get a decision from the court.

Multiple campaigns that used the same paid signature gatherers appear to have the same petition problems, starting with forged signatures.

DETROIT – This afternoon the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted to certify the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results. Shortly after news of the board certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s win in Michigan spread leaders statewide issued statements in response. Read local reactions“I commend the three members of the State Board of Canvassers who voted to follow the law and certify the 2020 election results today. Senator from Michigan, Debbie Stabenow“The Board of State Canvassers’ job is simple: meet and certify the election results. As a result, despite attacks on the process, the voices of Michigan voters were heard today,” said Christina Schlitt, president of the League of Women Voters of Michigan.

DETROIT – In an interview with Fox News Sunday morning Republican and Michigan House Speaker, Lee Chatfield, talked about the possibility of a “constitutional crisis” ahead of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers scheduled Monday meeting to certify election results. Chatfield debunked circulating rumors that he was asked to intervene in the election process during Friday’s meeting. Currently, Black voters are suing the Trump campaign over its effort to invalidate election results. Since the presidential election Republican leaders have made allegations of voter fraud without substantial evidence. It began the day you and other leaders refused to stand behind our clerks and election process,” said Koleszar in the Tweet.

DETROIT – The envoy of Michigan Republican lawmakers who traveled to the White House Friday for a controversial meeting with President Donald Trump returned home Saturday. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey refused to answer questions despite releasing a statement the day before. There were also photos of Chatfield and several other Michigan Republicans drinking inside Trump Hotel while seated at a table. The State Board of Canvassers meets Monday to vote on certifying the state election. Since the presidential election Republican leaders have made allegations of voter fraud without substantial evidence.