Michigan decided not to go forward with idea because of concerns about drawing criminal charges, a GOP newsletter said.
Michigan secretary of state and X owner tussle over Musk’s false claims about fraud caused by large numbers of inactive voters.
Republican vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, gives remarks during a rally at Berlin Raceway and Entertainment in Marne, Mich. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Vance made a campaign stop for the 2024 election one day after the vice presidential debate against Governor Tim Walz. Charlie Nick | MLive.com
Judges in Michigan and North Carolina rejected lawsuits brought by the Republican National Committee and others that challenged overseas ballots cast by voters abroad who never resided in the states.
Judge Sima Patel ruled the effort was mounted too close to Election Day, calling it an "11th hour attempt to disenfranchise" voters.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said she expects her state’s election results to be certified the day after the Nov. 5 general election. “In 2020 we had the results of our highest turnout election in Michigan history within 24 hours of the polls closing.
And it’s also not that Trump is necessarily winning a lot of these votes, it’s more apathy — not voting or voting for Jill Stein or whatever, which could be a significant factor. In 2016, Trump won Michigan by just under 11,000 votes. Jill Stein got 51,000 votes.
The federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Tuesday with possible political significance as the new factory would be in the swing state of Michigan.
"Over a million citizens have returned their absentee ballots, which is a great sign for an engaged electorate on both sides of the aisle." Benson said. Also during the interview, Benson responded to a social media post where she accused X owner Elon Musk of spreading dangerous disinformation.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a campaign event in Michigan with former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney as the race for the White House enters the final stretch.
Tonya Rincon just retired and is “learning to cook again.” But most new hobbies need to wait. Election Day is near, and Rincon is trying to help her union and Vice President Kamala Harris win the blue-collar battle for Michigan.