from LWVmi.org/
League of Women Voters of Michigan president Christina Schlitt issued this statement ahead of the meeting of the Board of State Canvassers on Monday, 23 November 2020 to certify the state’s 2020 election results.
“Michigan law is clear, and our process is sound. The voters have spoken, the votes have been tallied, and now the certification process is underway. The League of Women Voters of Michigan calls on the Board of State Canvassers to follow the law and certify Michigan’s election results promptly and decisively to ensure trust in our system. The attempt by members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on November 17 to obstruct the certification process was a partisan stunt designed to sow distrust in our election system and delay the inevitable certification of the final votes. Black and brown voters in Michigan already face too many barriers to the ballot box, and yesterday’s antics threatened to disenfranchise these voters yet again. The resulting public backlash against these challenges to the integrity of the vote speaks to the power of the people to defend and uphold democracy.
“Over 250 League of Women Voters members served as observers of the county certification process across Michigan. We were watching closely to ensure that the process is carried out according to Michigan state law. Voters have every reason to have confidence in our system, and the League strongly condemns any attempts to question the integrity of our election.”
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