Election recount reforms pass Michigan Senate over GOP objections
Local election officials could recount more ballots — but not investigate alleged fraud — in contested races under a new plan from Michigan Democrats.
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Local election officials could recount more ballots — but not investigate alleged fraud — in contested races under a new plan from Michigan Democrats.
The legislation would increase the upfront costs for requesting a recount and require reviews of enough votes to change the outcome of a contest.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, which was filed by Kallman Legal Group on behalf of 11 state lawmakers, Wednesday, April 10.
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from a group of Republican lawmakers that sought to invalidate voter-approved ballot initiatives allowing for early voting, no-reason absentee ballots and more.
Lawmakers allege a Metro Detroit businesswoman spent more than $4,000 on a coffeemaker from a direct legislative grant allocated through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, of which she was a board member.