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Michigan lawmakers hear lots of theories, no proof, in election fraud probe
For a full day, GOP activists repeat election claims that courts have already rejected. Republican lawmakers who hosted the hearing say they have a duty to investigate. Democrats say the hearing wasted time with ‘unsubstantiated cries of fraud.’
Weeks after vote, 13 fake fraud claims persist in Michigan. Here’s the truth.
President Trump and his supporters continue to spread falsehoods. What you need to know about voting equipment, software glitches, ballot dumps and whether there are more voters than residents in Detroit (not by a long-shot)
Michigan 2020 Election Tracker | Rudy Giuliani to testify in Lansing about election; Trump appeals lawsuit
This continuously updated post includes details of Michigan's elections, campaigns, politics and voting news.
Jobless benefits, COVID stimulus likely focus of Michigan lame-duck session
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers are preparing separate stimulus proposals, while some extension of unemployment benefits is possible during a lame-duck session that probably will be less dramatic than previous years.
Trump’s hopes sputter to end in Michigan. ‘It’s over, and they know it.’
After three weeks of false claims and wild tweets, President Donald Trump’s longshot bid to overturn his election loss is over. The deadline has passed to seek a recount, and the GOP politely declined a visit from campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Michigan’s results official but harm done to Black voters may linger
President Trump’s effort to target votes and raise false fraud accusations in Black communities could cause lasting damage, experts say.
With Michigan’s presidential vote certified, is Trump out of options?
President Trump can still request a recount in Michigan, but Monday’s certification vote by the Board of State Canvassers closes off yet another avenue for Trump to contest President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and begins the formal process for next month’s Electoral College vote.
Canvassers certify election. Joe Biden wins Michigan, its 16 electoral votes
After a week of drama, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s 154K win in a 3-0 vote, dealing what could be a lethal blow to President Trump’s long-shot bid to persuade lawmakers to defy the popular vote.
What to expect from Michigan Board of Canvassers; how to watch meeting
All eyes will be on an obscure four-member, bipartisan board with certifying Michigan’s election. Here’s what to expect when the board meets at 1 p.m. Monday. You can watch it here.
Fact Squad | Audit wouldn’t change outcome of Biden win in Michigan
Michigan Republicans want to investigate “imbalanced” precincts in Wayne County. But those precincts likely involve fewer than 500 votes in a state Donald Trump lost by 154,000. Waiting for an audit can only serve to delay, not alter the outcome.
Lee Chatfield: Michigan could face ‘constitutional crisis’ over election
After meeting with President Trump, the Republican House leader for the first time raises the possibility that a breakdown of Michigan’s elections process may create a ‘constitutional crisis’ that lawmakers must resolve.
Michigan GOP leaders meet Trump, promise ‘we will follow law’ on election
Under a torrent of criticism, a contingent of GOP lawmakers meets with President Trump in Washington days before Michigan is to certify the presidential election. The lawmakers say they talked about COVID.
Three ex-governors agree: Michigan should certify election for Joe Biden
Rick Snyder, Jennifer Granholm and John Engler call on state canvassers to put aside politics, unfounded fraud claims and pressure from President Trump and certify Biden’s 150,000 vote victory.
GOP wants audit before certifying Michigan election. Law won’t allow it.
The battle for Michigan turns Monday to the state Board of Canvassers, where a key Republican is threatening to refuse to certify the election until after an audit. But experts say that’s not allowed — and could take so long it would delay the awarding of Michigan electors for president.
President Trump lobbying GOP to overturn vote, deliver Michigan to him
The president and supporters are pushing Republicans to overlook the popular vote and give him Michigan’s 16 electoral votes. Doing so would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of citizens.
Monica Palmer, Michigan canvassers got election posts after little vetting
Canvassing boards are thrust into the national spotlight after two Wayne County Republicans try to change their certification. County officials say they now need to do a better job investigating applicants before they are appointed to posts.
Trump withdraws Michigan suit, falsely claims Wayne County votes halted
Rudy Guiliani, President Trump’s campaign lawyer, said the campaign withdrew its federal suit challenging Michigan’s presidential vote because it has already succeeded in blocking certification of votes in Wayne County. It has not.
GOP canvassers want do-over on Wayne County results. Too late, experts say
Two Republican canvassers change their minds again, say they want to ‘rescind’ votes to certify Wayne County’s election. Experts say that can’t happen, but it comes days before a bipartisan state board meets to certify Michigan results.
Wayne County canvasser: I sought to 'protect' Detroit vote, ‘not be racist’
As Wayne County commissioners are set to demand the resignations of two GOP canvassers who initially refused to certify the county’s election, one of them, Monica Palmer, says the experience was 'heartbreaking.' A fellow member says she's not 'ready for prime time.'
Michigan GOP canvassers under pressure to ignore votes, help Trump
Now that Wayne County has certified its election, activists want the state Board of Canvassers to refuse to certify the state’s election and allow lawmakers to award Michigan’s electors to Trump. It’s a long shot and may be illegal.