President Trump ally Sidney Powell and six GOP electors sued the state Nov. 25, alleging fraud and irregularities in Michigan, which Democrat Joe Biden won by 154,188 votes. The judge rejected Republicans’ request for an injunction as the suit proceeds, saying the case is not supported by facts.
2020 Michigan election
Five ways Michigan could change under President Joe Biden, from taxes to autos
Joe Biden is promising major policy shifts to manufacturing, the environment, health insurance, COVID-19 and immigration. Here’s what that means to Michigan.
Michigan rep: Giuliani hearing a public service, even if claims are false
The Republican who hosted Rudy Giuliani’s hearing claiming massive voter fraud in Michigan acknowledges some witnesses weren’t credible but said the session is important if only to disprove conspiracy theories.
The Rudy Giuliani ‘circus’ has left Lansing. The reviews are bad.
One day after a wild hearing about voter fraud claims, legislators on both sides of the aisle condemn the parade of unproven conspiracy theories that was aired unchecked.
Trump fraud claims make Michigan clerks fact-checkers as lies spread online
In North Muskegon, city officials just wanted to talk about trees. Instead, they were forced to debunk false claims about voter fraud. So it goes in cities statewide as the misinformation wars reverberate after the election.
Tempers rise, facts fade as Rudy Giuliani claims Michigan vote a ‘con job’
Rudy Giuliani came to Michigan on Wednesday to ask lawmakers to put aside the popular vote and give the election to President Trump. He got a lot wrong in his 4 1/2 hour presentation.
Michigan electors committed to Biden, despite Trump bid to overturn election
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially appointed a slate of Democratic electors to the Electoral College. Who are they and what do they do?
Trump campaign lobbies Michigan lawmakers to ignore vote, give him electors
Republicans are receiving phone calls and emails, purportedly from President Donald Trump’s campaign, urging them to appoint their own electors. Trump’s campaign isn’t commenting, and GOP leaders say they don’t have that authority.
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)