Nobody in Michigan can say they didn’t see this coming. We’ve been broadcasting the previews in Michigan for months, the Wayne County Executive writes.
2020 Michigan election
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Incoming Michigan GOP leader: My co-chair didn’t ‘incite’ pro-Trump riots
U-M Regent Ron Weiser, the presumptive co-chair of Michigan Republicans, is sticking with running mate Meshawn Maddock after she organized bus trips to the Capitol and addressed Trump supporters before this week’s chaos.
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After chaos, democracy affirmed, as challenges to Michigan, other states fail
‘When it’s over, it’s over.’ President Donald Trump’s allies abandon him in Congress and acknowledge his loss in Michigan and other states. Early Thursday, Joe Biden was certified as 46th president.
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Experts explain the most common Michigan voter issues on Election Day
Voters asked about photo identification, same-day registration, and if previously incarcerated people are eligible to vote.
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Opinion | After 2020, Michigan needs a 'defend democracy' initiative
Michigan needs a sequel for the 2022 ballot to build on Proposal 3’s democratic safeguards.
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It’s Trump’s last stand at Electoral College count. All eyes are on Michigan
High drama is expected in Washington on Wednesday, as 140 Republicans, including three from Michigan, try to deny Joe Biden the presidency and keep Donald Trump in office. Spoiler alert: They will fail.
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Three GOP Michigan reps back plan to keep President Trump in power
U.S. Reps. Jack Bergman and Tim Walberg will object to certification of Electoral College results, while Lisa McClain says she has ‘grave concerns’ over unsubstantiated fraud claims.
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Benson slams Michigan GOP election probe as ‘embarrassment,’ won’t appear
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson refused an invitation to speak before a House oversight committee that hosted Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, saying it amplified “conspiracy theories.” The GOP chair said Benson’s playing “cheap political games.”
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Dominion CEO: Michigan vote fraud claims ‘beyond bizarre’ and ‘dangerous’
“No Cuba. No China. No Venezuela,” and no, the Dominion Voting Systems isn’t programmed to steal elections, its CEO testifies. But President Trump’s lies are endangering workers, he says.
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It’s (all but) over: Michigan’s 16 electoral votes go to Joe Biden
Weeks of protests and false fraud claims culminate as Michigan’s 16 electors vote for Democrat Joe Biden. That makes his election official, but President Trump isn’t going quietly.