Lawyers Sanctioned for Attempts to Overturn Election Results
Today, sanctions were imposed on various lawyers who brought a frivolous case seeking to decertify the 2020 presidential election results in Michigan.
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Michigan Supreme Court Denies Request for Redistricting Extension
Today, the Michigan Supreme Court denied a request to extend the deadlines for Michigan to redraw its state legislative and congressional maps due to the delay in U.S. census data.
Michigan Senate Investigation Finds No Evidence of Fraud in 2020 Election
In a report released Wednesday, the Republican-led Michigan Senate Oversight Committee announced that it had found no evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 election after its eight-month inquiry.
Michigan Republicans Propose “Stop the Count” Bill
Republicans in the Michigan state Senate proposed a new bill in committee on Wednesday that would require ballots to stop being counted at noon the day after Election Day.
Michigan Secretary of State Files for Redistricting Extension
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) has filed a suit requesting that the Michigan Supreme Court delay the deadline for completing new district maps in the state.
37 Michigan Companies Oppose Voter Restrictions
Over three dozen leaders of major Michigan companies signed a letter on Tuesday stating their support for free and fair access to the ballot box.
Michigan Republicans Blitz Legislature With 39 Suppression Bills
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are moving to restrict voting rights in the state with a sweeping slate of 39 new voter suppression bills.
Conservative Group To Spend $10M To Restrict Voting in Swing States
Heritage Action for America, the nonprofit arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation, announced Monday that it will be investing at least $10 million on a multi-pronged effort to influence election laws in key swing states.
Top Michigan Officials Seek Disbarment of “Kraken” Conspiracist Sidney Powell
Michigan’s top three officials filed ethics complaints today with the Texas State Bar against right-wing lawyer and conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell.
Michigan Certifies Biden as Winner
The Michigan Board of Canvassers voted 3-0 to certify the statewide general election results in Michigan, declaring Joe Biden the official winner of the state.