Election intimidation became the norm after the 2020 election. To shore up democracy’s defenses this year, officials across the country are increasing training and implementing new protections, such as erecting ceiling-high fences to safeguard workers.
2020 Michigan election
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In Michigan, criminal charges and election denying no barrier to ballot victory
A Macomb County clerk facing charges, self-proclaimed ‘constitutional sheriff’ and northern Michigan wife of a conspiracy theorist all cruised to victory in Republican primaries.
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Deep in conspiracy country, a Michigan election clerk reconsiders retirement
Antrim County, epicenter of 2020 election conspiracy theories, is set to elect a new clerk. It’s getting contentious.
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Michigan 2020 election cases delayed as Biden-Trump rematch looms
Michigan officials charged multiple allies of former President Donald Trump with crimes following the 2020 election. Four years later, none of the cases have made it to trial yet. Here’s where they stand.
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Pro-Trump attorney, former clerk face Michigan election tampering charges
A former small-town election clerk and her attorney are accused of refusing testing on a voting machine and illegally transmitting data.
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Michigan ‘fake elector’ takes on top Democrat in bid for state House
Michele Lundgren is running for state House against one of the most powerful Democrats in Michigan — and fighting felony charges for her alleged role in efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 loss.
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Michigan AG backtracks ‘co-conspirator’ claim in fake electors probe
A state investigator called her a ‘unindicted co-conspirator,’ but former Michigan GOP Chair Laura Cox is actually a ‘cooperating witness.’ Dana Nessel’s office isn’t saying if the investigator made other mistakes.
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Trump an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in Michigan electors case, investigator says
Former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis and other associates named in Michigan ‘fake elector’ testimony
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Michigan ‘fake elector’ judge threatens contempt for witness intimidation
An attorney representing former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock made ‘disparaging comments’ about a witness on social media, a judge said Tuesday.
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Michigan ‘fake electors’ head back in court: What to know
Republicans charged with felonies for allegedly attempting to overturn Michigan’s 2020 presidential election results are back in court this week. Here’s what you need to know.