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Michigan clerk was pressured to hand over election equipment, documents show

DETROIT — Supporters of Donald Trump pressured Livonia city Clerk Susan Nash in January 2021 to hand over hard drives and voting machine data for "analysis," according to documents that shine new light on the push to obtain equipment used in Michigan's 2020 presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

Michigan attorney general warns against recount disruptions after report from Jackson County

Lansing, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel warned recount observers and participants Wednesday against causing disruptions during a statewide recount of Proposals 2 and 3, citing disruptions and concerns at two recounts in Ingham and Jackson counties.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

‘This movement was rejected’: Republican election deniers lose key state races

Relief as Republicans election deniers running to take over elections beaten in almost every statewide race

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2022

US midterm voters reject election deniers who support Trump’s false claim

Several avid participants in efforts to subvert the outcome of the 2020 presidential contest fell short in the midterm elections

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022

Democrat Jocelyn Benson is reelected as Michigan secretary of state

Benson defeated Kristina Karamo, an election denier who made a name for herself claiming without evidence she saw fraud in the 2020 election.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2022

Gretchen Whitmer wins a 2nd term as Michigan's governor

DETROIT — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won a second term in Michigan's top office, defeating Republican challenger Tudor Dixon after a heated race that focused on abortion rights and the battleground state's economy.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Election lawsuits might gum up final vote counts, experts say

WASHINGTON — Dozens of courtroom fights over Tuesday’s elections, both months old and new, have a chance to delay the results of the midterm elections or even decide the results of some close races, election law experts said.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Election lawsuits might gum up final vote counts, experts say - Roll Call

Dozens of courtroom fights over Tuesday’s elections have a chance to delay the results of the midterm elections, legal experts said.

Roll Call · Nov 8, 2022

Tuesday's Michigan election could spark 'unprecedented' fights over ballots, canvassing

DETROIT — Battles over voter registration, absentee ballots and election equipment are expected to intensify Tuesday in Michigan two years after supporters of former Republican President Donald Trump lodged a months-long campaign challenging the results of the presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

The midterms candidates opposing those who claim Trump won in 2020

Should these candidates prevail, it’s far less likely that schemes to overturn the 2024 election will succeed. Here’s a look at some of the key candidates

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022