A conservative group wrote a $400K+ check for a partial recount of Proposals 2 and 3. Some money will be refunded. The recount resulted in a net change of less than 120 votes.
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to comply with subpoena in Jan. 6 probe
Benson confirms she was subpoenaed by a special counsel investigating Trump campaign connections to January 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol.
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Michigan to recount Proposals 2, 3. ‘Fishing expedition’ won’t change outcomes
Voters approved both measures by wide margins. Now, election deniers are funding a recount. Officials blast exercise, but hope rules will prevent ‘chaos.’
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Michigan election results official; canvassers rebuke ‘reckless’ fraud claims
The Board of State Canvassers certifies wins by Gretchen Whitmer, Dana Nessel and others and warns a handful of losing candidates to stop spreading ‘baseless allegations.’
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Michigan women score big, poised for key leadership in Legislature
With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson defeats Trump pick Kristina Karamo
The race for secretary of state became a referendum on the state’s handling of the 2020 presidential election, which the incumbent Democrat Benson oversaw.
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Michigan Proposals 1 and 2 passed handily by voters Tuesday
Michigan voters easily approved ballot proposals Tuesday that will change state term limit laws, require financial disclosure for public officials and expand early voting in the state.
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Turnout stronger than expected in Michigan; 4 million votes likely
Long lines were reported in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and East Lansing. State officials report few problems beyond early-morning hiccup in Detroit.
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Judge: Kristina Karamo lacks ‘shred of evidence’ to block Detroit ballots
The secretary of state candidate sought to reject all absentee ballots in Detroit because of how it counts ballots. The judge calls the effort ‘intolerable.’
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How and where to vote in Michigan on Election Day
Here is how to find candidate information, an outline of Michigan voting regulations for the polls and answers to frequently asked questions.