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Elections John James speaking at an election night event in August 2018. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Elections John James Finally Concedes to Gary Peters in Senate Race

After casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election, two-time Republican Senate hopeful John James conceded after the Michigan Board of Canvassers certified the election results.

Associated Press Associated Press November 25, 2020 10:10 am EST
Elections Joscha Weese, left, stands outside the Capitol building during a rally in Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Michigan's elections board is scheduled to meet to certify the state's presidential election results Monday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Elections It’s Over: All 16 of Michigan’s Votes Will Go to Joe Biden as the State (Finally) Certifies Results.

The state board of canvassers confirmed the results late Monday afternoon on a 3-0 vote, with one abstention.

Associated Press Associated Press November 23, 2020 6:23 pm EST
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Elections Mile-Long Caravan Rolls Through State Capitol in Support of Election Certification

Michiganders took to the streets on Monday to show support for the certification of election results in a COVID-19 safe fashion.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer November 23, 2020 6:22 pm EST
Elections President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Elections Trump Is Suing Battleground States to Save Face. Michigan Women Are Suing Him, Too.

A new lawsuit led by Michigan voters and the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization accuses President Trump of voter suppression in Detroit.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain November 23, 2020 4:06 pm EST
Elections A Detroit polling site. Photo by Montez Miller.
Elections Just What the Hell Is Going On With Wayne County’s Election Results, Explained

Michigan's election results are on track to be finalized despite a roller coaster week in Wayne County filled with Republican opposition.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 19, 2020 1:37 pm EST

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Elections Detroit Moves Toward Certifying Election Results as Trump Lawsuits Collapse

Trump's lawsuits to stop election certification aren't just meritless, argues Attorney General Dana Nessel, but also racist.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 17, 2020 4:47 pm EST
Elections Demonstrators gathered near the Department of Election office as votes in the presidential election continued to be counted.
Elections Detroit Action Targeted ‘Everyone That the Democratic Party Doesn’t Talk to.’ It Paid Off.

The grassroots organization engaged residents on the issues that matter to them most, empowering them to be voters.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain November 13, 2020 6:11 pm EST