The Republican governor now has until Saturday afternoon to certify the results, and the Trump campaign has 2 business days to request a recount.
Elections
Michigan Republican lawmakers expect no change in votes, a blow to Trump’s efforts
The president had summoned the lawmakers to the White House, and his play for Michigan was among a series of last-ditch tactics in battleground states that his team is using to challenge his defeat.
Trump, allies take frantic steps to overturn Biden victory
The president’s constant barrage of baseless claims, his work to personally sway local officials who certify votes, and his allies’ refusal to admit he lost is likely to have a lasting negative impact on the country.
Wisconsin issues recount order, paid for by Trump, in 2 liberal counties
The chair of the elections board, a Democrat, said Trump’s allegation that election clerks mailed thousands of absentee ballots to voters who hadn’t requested them was ‘absurd,’ ‘factually bizarre’ and a ‘vague, paranoid conspiracy.’
The Latest: Romney slams Trump efforts to overturn election as ‘undemocratic’
The latest on the election and transition.
Trump pays $3 million for recount of 2 Wisconsin counties
Democrat Joe Biden received 577,455 votes in those counties, to 213,157 for Trump. No evidence of illegal activity has been presented.
Georgia must finish hand tally of presidential race today
The hand count is meant to ensure that the state’s new election machines accurately tabulated the votes and isn’t expected to change the overall outcome, state election officials have repeatedly said.
Alaskans follow Maine’s lead on ranked-choice voting
Maine is no longer the only state to rely on ranked-choice voting after Alaskans approve a ballot question to revise its elections.
Trump hits up donors to fund court fights but can spend the money elsewhere
There is no requirement that Save America use the money for legal fees. And unlike campaign money, which can’t be spent on personal expenses, the PAC has no such prohibition.
Staff departures cause turmoil as cybersecurity agency works to debunk election rumors
The agency’s profile has been raised over the last week as it tries to stomp out false election rumors, and that has put it in conflict with the president’s unsubstantiated claims of ‘massive fraud’ in voting that he says is costing him a second term.