LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office issued a letter this week, saying state appointees who go against a "clear legal duty" might risk losing their positions, a likely warning to members of the board in charge of certifying the state's elections.
Christina Grossi, the Democratic attorney general's chief deputy, authored the message, which was dated Tuesday, three weeks before the Nov. 8 midterm vote. After a wave of new Republican appointments to county canvassing boards across Michigan, there have been concerns among some Democrats about a possible attempt to block certification of the outcome if GOP candidates are unsuccessful.
" ... (A) state officer holding an elective or appointive position who intentionally takes action other than the action required by a clear legal duty, may also need to be concerned with potential suspension or removal from office," Grossi wrote.
