WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS

THE GROSSE POINTES — The Wayne County Board of Canvassers Tuesday morning unanimously approved a petition by Tim Klepp to conduct a recount for the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education race. Under state law, GPPSS, and ultimately the taxpayers, will pay for the recount. “If a County Board of Canvassers recounts the

THE GROSSE POINTES — Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show Sean Cotton, Valarie St. John and Ginny Jeup will fill the three open seats on the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education. Results are unofficial until certified by the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. The four-year terms begin in January. Cotton was the

A Wayne County canvasser is speaking out on Thursday after a woman from New Hampshire was charged with threatening her online. Chair canvasser Monica Palmer says she’s afraid for her life and the lives of her family after receiving violent and threatening messages in November. “You’re not sleeping.”The threats against Palmer are the latest in a year of escalating threats of political violence and intimidation. I can’t go Christmas shopping without fear that somebody’s going to snatch my daughter,” Palmer said. Palmer says that she plans to remain on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers despite recent events.

A New Hampshire woman is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening the chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers through a series of text messages that included graphic photos of a mutilated corpse. Both Republicans agreed to vote to certify results in exchange for an audit of Wayne County results, but Palmer later signed an affidavit saying she wanted to rescind her vote. Related: Wayne County canvassers, after last-minute reversal, certified election results. A criminal complaint and FBI affidavit released by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan show Palmer faced harassment one day after the Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting. It leads to the senseless threats we’re seeing in allegations like this today.”READ MORE:Wayne County canvasser explains her opposition to certifying election resultsWayne County Republican canvassers reverse course, vote to certify election results

DETROIT – A 23-year-old woman living in Olivet, Michigan was arrested and will be charged with sending threatening messages to Monica Palmer, the chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. Jones then sent Palmer two graphic photographs of a bloody, naked, mutilated, dead woman lying on the ground. Immediately following, Jones sent Palmer a photograph of Palmer’s minor daughter. United States Attorney Matthew SchneiderAccording to the affidavit, Jones knowingly and willfully sent violent threats to Palmer. Officials said she admitted to creating a TextMe account to send threatening messages to Palmer.

Katelyn Jones, 23, from Grosse Pointe Woods, is charged with sending text messages of a mutilated body to Monica Palmer, a member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. I hope you realize that now,” Katelyn Jones said in a text message to Monica Palmer, a member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, according to the FBI. Jones admitted making the threats when interviewed by agents because she felt Palmer was “interfering with the election,” the FBI said in a court filing. She and a fellow Republican on the four-member board initially refused to certify Wayne County’s election results, typically a routine step on the way to statewide certification. Jones made her threats by text message and on Instagram a day after the meeting, the FBI said.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Michigan Attorney General launches investigation into threats against canvassersMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has confirmed that her department is investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. The investigation was launched after last week’s Board of Canvassers meeting. Anyone with a specific complaint related to election fraud, misinformation, or threats against public officials can report them by email to the Attorney General’s office.

DETROIT – On Tuesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that her office started an investigation into threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. And while many of us have been subjected to hateful and often obscene insults, threats of violence and harm will not be tolerated.”Original Story: Michigan AG confirms investigation into threats made against Wayne County CanvassersLast Friday Wayne County Board of Canvassers Republican William Hartmann spoke with Local 4 about the threats. I’m worried about threats and violence that might come upon me or my family,” said Hartmann. The investigation comes after a Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting on Nov. 11 that was interrupted by violent, vulgar threats. Yesterday Republican and Michigan Board of State Canvassers member Norm Shinkle talked about the threats he has received.

LANSING, MI - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday her office is investigating violent threats made against members the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. He abstained from the vote to certify statewide election results, which passed 3-0. Read more: Wayne County canvasser explains her opposition to certifying election results“Livonia had a problem as well,” she said. “This isn’t about the presidential election,” Palmer said on Nov. 20. Read more from MLive:Chatfield warns of ‘constitutional crisis’ day before state board meets to certify electionMichigan legislative leaders invited to White House by President TrumpTrump commends Wayne County board for initial deadlock moments before vote to certify election resultsWayne County Republican canvassers reverse course, vote to certify election results

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Michigan AG confirms investigation into threats made against Wayne County CanvassersMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has confirmed that her department is investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has confirmed that her department is investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. READ: Michigan lawsuit claims Trump Campaign is attempting to disenfranchise Black votersOn Nov. 11, a Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ Zoom meeting was interrupted by violent, vulgar threats. On Monday, Monica Palmer, Chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, spoke during the Michigan Board of State Canvassers meeting. Palmer said there were harsh words said during the public comment section of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting. READ: 23-year-old woman charged with making violent threats against Wayne County canvasser

(CBS DETROIT/AP) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed Tuesday that her department is actively investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. Nessel issued the following statement:“We will investigate any credible complaints of threats to government officials, elected or appointed, and will prosecute criminal conduct to the fullest extent of the law. But Trump reached out to both GOP canvassers to express gratitude for their support. The Board of State Canvassers on Monday certified Michigan’s Nov. 3 results, including wins by Biden and Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. Anyone with a specific complaint related to election fraud, misinformation or threats against public officials can report them by email to the Attorney General’s office.

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DETROIT – A group of Detroit voters are now suing the Trump Campaign, claiming it’s trying to disenfranchise Black voters in their attempt to block the certification of votes in Wayne County. The lawsuit Anthony is talking about is 18 pages long. The plaintiffs are several local Detroit voters, along with the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization. They are suing Donald Trump and his campaign, claiming they’re trying to disenfranchise Black voters by trying to block the certification of votes in Wayne County. And we hired Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”You can read the entire lawsuit filed against Trump and his campaign by the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and Detroit residents here.

DETROIT – Three Detroit voters have joined a local organization in suing President Trump and his campaign over their effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Wayne County Board of Canvassers certifies results despite initial deadlockThe lawsuit comes days after two GOP members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers initially voted not to certify the votes, citing discrepancies in the county’s numbers. The pair changed their minds again, however, after President Trump called them personally on Tuesday evening after the certification process. Still, some argue that their meeting with the president so close to the state’s certification meeting is concerning. We expect the State Board of Canvassers to do its job and count the votes.”The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. on Monday.

DETROIT – The two GOP members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers said the presidential election played no role in their decision despite receiving a phone call from President Donald Trump. The presidential phone call is where the controversy begins, but they both said the president’s only concern was for their safety. Monica Palmer said she has deep concerns for her daughter’s safety and William Hartmann has reportedly gone into hiding. Wayne County Board of Canvassers vice chair Jonathan Kinloch said he believes their explanation falls flat. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office said in a statement Thursday that there is no legal mechanism for two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers to rescind their votes cast for certification.

Palmer held a press conference Friday, Nov. 20 to address questions about an affidavit she signed seeking to rescind her vote to certify results of Wayne County’s election. She said she took the phone call in her car with fellow Republican Wayne County canvasser William Hartmann. “This isn’t about the presidential election,” Palmer said. Palmer faced accusations of racism Tuesday after suggesting certification of the all county vote results outside of Detroit, though Livonia also showed significant problems with unbalanced precincts. Monica Palmer holds press conference WATCH LIVE: Monica Palmer, chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, to hold press conference.

Photo: ReutersIn yet another desperate move to overturn election results in Michigan, President Trump invited Michigan Senate Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield to the White House on Friday. On Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers met to certify the county’s election results. For decades, boards have certified election results that included unbalanced precincts. This is a shameful day for our county and state.”The fallout from Tuesday’s meeting put Wayne County in the nation’s headlines for days. Giuliani even said the Trump campaign withdrew its lawsuit from Michigan because the Wayne County board “decertified” results there, which is obviously a false statement.

Their vote will stand.”The big question is what the Michigan Board of State Canvassers does on Monday. In midst of the election certification process, President Donald Trump has asked Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield to meet with him at the White House on Friday. Representatives with the Michigan State House and Senate could not be reached for comment. “There is no legal mechanism for them to rescind their vote. Their job is done and the next step in the process is for the Board of State Canvassers to meet and certify,” said secretary of state spokeswoman Tracy Wimmer, the AP reports.

DETROIT – The United States has had close presidential elections before, but the 2020 General Election feels different. Some experts see reasons for concern as hyper-partisan fights seem to buck the norms of Democracy. Professor Richard Primus is a Constitutional Law expert at the University of Michigan. Our elections have been played by rules -- even with sharp elbows and lies -- when we count the votes, we declare a winner,” Primus said. Primus said the problem in 2020 is there’s a breakdown in the norms of being willing to accept the outcome of an election.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her office is on track to perform a statewide risk-limiting audit of November’s general election as well as local performance audits of individual jurisdictions. Benson’s office has been preparing for a post-election audit over the last 22 months, she said. They sought to rescind their votes Thursday in part because Benson had said their call for an independent audit did not appear to be binding. Related: Wayne County Republican canvassers can’t rescind their votes to certify election, says Secretary of StateBenson said Thursday there is no mechanism for canvassers to reverse their vote after results have been approved. The lawsuit echoed another legal attempt by a group of Republican poll challengers who sued last week to invalidate all Wayne County votes, which was rejected by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny, and again this week by the Michigan Court of Appeals.

The Secretary of State office’s statement comes after a whirlwind of a week for the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. In her affidavit, Palmer said “the Wayne County election had serious process flaws which deserve investigation. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has until Nov. 23 to certify the election itself. And as always, under state law our department conducts these audits after the Board of State Canvassers has certified the election. The Michigan Republican Party condemns the actions of Democrats and we will continue to fight for transparency and integrity in Wayne County elections.

DETROIT – Two Republicans on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers are trying to rescind their vote to certify the county’s presidential election results. UPDATE: Michigan Secretary of State says GOP canvassers can’t legally rescind Wayne County election certification voteFast facts:New affidavitsIn her affidavit, Palmer said “the Wayne County election had serious process flaws which deserve investigation. Before the vote, Palmer said she would certify every community in Wayne County, except Detroit. The Wayne County Ethics Board is looking into that complaint. Certifying all election results for the state is now in the hands of the Michigan Board of Canvassers.

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They both sent sworn affidavits to the county’s attorney disavowing their previous votes to certify. But given that the deadline for county certification has already passed, it is unclear what legal remedy or legitimate argument these two Republican officials can make to formally rescind their votes and undo the certification. Republican Chair Monica Palmer and Republican board member William Hartmann had initially voted against certification during their Tuesday night meeting, leaving the board in a 2-2 deadlock. The GOP officials sent their affidavits to the county, but the action stops there. Its filing included the affidavits from the two Republican board members.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Board of Canvassers unanimously voted to certify the November election results Tuesday and asked the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct an audit of any Wayne County precincts with unexplained mismatching vote totals. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has until Nov. 23 to certify the election. President Donald Trump tweeted repeatedly about the canvassers and called the two Republicans who voted against certification patriots. The Wayne County Ethics Board is looking into that complaint. This has nothing to do at all with where people live and the races they are.”The state board was expected to meet Wednesday, but that meeting has been postponed.

(CBS DETROIT) – The Detroit NAACP and Mayor Mike Duggan held an emergency press conference Wednesday to address the controversial vote by the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. “This latest election debacle occurring in Wayne County and the city of Detroit is another example of people trying to take away from people who have worked hard, voted right and counted efficiently,” said Detroit NAACP President Rev. President Donald Trump chimed in on twitter Wednesday and stated, “In Detroit, there are far more votes than people. Not one of those five courts have found a shred of truth to the republican’s claim of fraud in the city of Detroit,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. State Board of Canvassers were scheduled to meet today but that meeting was cancelled.

CBS Detroit – It is now being reported by The Detroit Free Press that Wayne County Judge candidate Nicholas Bobak Hathaway has lost against Chandra Baker. However, when on Tuesday, county canvassers completed their count, he lost his race by .04%. The 2020 election is proving to be a rollercoaster, and the Wayne County Board of Canvassers made national news when they couldn’t agree to certify the vote in Wayne County. Bobak Hathaway was also in the news before the election for adding his wife’s name, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Dana Hathaway to his surname. As he tried suing Wayne County Circuit Court for discriminating against him as a white man.

Wayne County Republican canvassers reverse course, vote to certify election resultsIn past election cycles, the process of verifying Michigan’s election results known as canvassing typically flies under the radar. Unbalanced precincts haven’t stopped canvassers from certifying election results with similar issues in recent election cycles. Michigan just refused to certify the election results!” Trump tweeted Tuesday night, conflating the Wayne County board with the Board of State Canvassers. Trump commends Wayne County board for initial deadlock moments before vote to certify election resultsIs Michigan’s election system secure? Now that the election results have been certified by every county, the Board of State Canvassers has the final say.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Board of Canvassers unanimously voted to certify the November election results Tuesday and asked the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct an audit of any Wayne County precincts with unexplained mismatching vote totals. A Board of Canvassers meeting was scheduled Wednesday, but sources claim it has been postponed until Monday. Initially, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers had two Republican and two Democrat members deadlocked on the vote to certify the election results in Wayne County. After the board agreed that they wanted to have an audit of the election, the Republicans -- Monica Palmer and William Hartmann -- voted to actually certify the Wayne County election. Detroit had the same issue in the August primary, but the board voted to certify the results then.

That vote was immediately condemned by Democratic officials and nonpartisan experts, who said the election in Detroit had been conducted cleanly. Michigan’s Bureau of Elections stands ready to fulfill its duty to complete the canvas for Wayne County, address any clerical errors and improve the quality of the canvass overall. pic.twitter.com/2m8eN6Cfpy — Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) November 18, 2020“The people have spoken: Joe Biden won Michigan by more than 140,000 votes. During the meeting of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, Vice Chair Jonathan Kinloch called the earlier deadlock “reckless and irresponsible.” Kinloch is one of the two Democrats on the panel. When the meeting opened up for public comments, Wayne County citizens lined up to voice their frustration over the board’s initial decision to delay the certification of results for hours.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Board of Canvassers unanimously voted to certify the November election results Tuesday and asked the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct an audit of any Wayne County precincts with unexplained mismatching vote totals. Two Republican members of the board voted not to certify and Democratic members voted to certify. Detroit had the same issue in the August primary, but the board voted to certify the results then. RELATED: In reversal, Wayne County Board of Canvassers unanimously approve certification of election votesRELATED: Deadlocked Wayne County Board of Canvassers fails to certify election resultsPalmer suggested certifying the rest of Wayne County but excluding Detroit, which was criticized by some members of the public. “I’m very proud of my colleagues on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.

At about the same time the Wayne County Board of Canvassers broke its stalemate Tuesday and unanimously certified the results of the Nov. 3 election, President Donald Trump commended the four-member board for their initial deadlock. Michigan just refused to certify the election results!” Trump tweeted Tuesday night, conflating the Wayne County board with the Board of State Canvassers, which oversees statewide election certification. The USA stands proud!”In a series of follow-up tweets, Trump stated: “Flip Michigan back to TRUMP," adding unverified claims that Detroit “has tremendous problems” with election results." Most of the unbalanced Wayne County precincts reported to the board Tuesday were off by three or four votes. Several cities in Wayne County had unbalanced precincts, but Palmer suggested certifying all of Wayne County’s results outside the city of Detroit.

“In refusing to approve the results of the election in Wayne County, the two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers have placed partisan politics above their legal duty to certify the election results,” she said. Related: Wayne County canvassers don’t certify election results in 2-2 voteUnbalanced precincts cannot be recounted by law, and have historically been attributed to human error. Most of the unbalanced Wayne County precincts reported to the board Tuesday were off by three or four votes. But the issue hasn’t stopped canvassers from certifying election results with similar issues in recent years. “What you’re doing to the people of the city of Detroit and Wayne County is just really hurtful.

The state vote certification process is usually a routine task, and the ultimate resolution in Wayne County propels Biden toward formal victory in Michigan. Republicans are also trying to stop formal certification of the election results in other swing states, including Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Each state certifies its election results and the Electoral College meets Dec. 14 to codify the results. In Michigan, Trump allies and Republican poll challengers have spent days launching unsuccessful litigation. In a more rural county, Mohave, election certification was delayed until Nov. 23 in a sign of solidarity with the remaining election challenges in the state.

Update: Wayne County Republican canvassers reverse course, vote to certify election resultsThe Wayne County Board of Canvassers deadlocked Tuesday evening in a 2-2 vote on certifying 867,409 votes cast in the Nov. 3 election, leaving results in the presidential race, as well as local races, unofficial. Most of the unbalanced Wayne County precincts reported to the board Tuesday were off by three or four votes. “There is no reason, for the first time in the city’s history, not to certify the election results,” Remlinger said. A group of Republican poll challengers who sued last week to invalidate all Wayne County votes was denied by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny, and again this week by the Michigan Court of Appeals. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox said in a statement that the Wayne County Board of Canvassers' inability to certify the results buys the party more time to investigate irregularities.

Detroit – The Wayne County Board of Canvassers is deadlocked on Tuesday with a 2-2 vote on the decision to certify election votes. The state Court of Appeals said it wasn’t convinced the Wayne County judge made a mistake by refusing to stop the work of county canvassers. — Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) November 18, 2020“In refusing to approve the results of the election in Wayne County, the two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers have placed partisan politics above their legal duty to certify the election results,” Gov. The actions of Palmer and Hartman disrespects and disregards the voters of Wayne County, the incredibly hard work of the dedicated poll workers and clerks of Wayne County all in the name of partisan showboating. Once this is established, I will, of course, accept the will of the voters.”Statement from Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans:"The voters of Wayne County have spoken, but apparently two of the four members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers refused to hear them.

click to enlarge Shutterstock.comPresident Donald Trump demanded election officials stop counting votes at the TCF Center in Detroit on Nov. 4. Michigan just refused to certify the election results!” Trump tweeted. “The people have spoken: Joe Biden won Michigan by more than 140,000 votes. “The arguments brought by partisan Republicans are specious and have been rejected by level-minded judges in Wayne County and across the country. In Wayne County, Biden trounced Trump 68%-31%, with more than 863,000 votes cast.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Board of Canvassers' Wednesday Zoom meeting ended up getting Zoom-bombed by an unknown amount of people hurling expletives. The meeting was held online and a link was available for the public to join the meeting. Threats and vulgar statements were made about the Board of Canvassers' mothers. With Wayne County at the center of President Trump’s lawsuits, as well as exhaustion after the count and the continuing drama, just about the last thing the Wayne County Board of Canvassers needed was people Zoom-bombing the meeting. "People act all sort of kind of ways.”The board is not letting the online obnoxiousness slow down their work.

DETROIT An activist is suing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for an inaccurate count reported from Detroits absentee ballot precincts in the August primary. The Michigan Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the case. Robert Davis, who is suing Benson over the miscount and attended the canvass of Detroits votes, said he had no choice. During the primary election, 72 percent of Detroits absentee ballot precincts had an inaccurate count. If the books dont match that means a recount is not legally possible which in a tight race is problematic.