Across America, US|News|
Electoral College Count To Move Biden Closer To White House
Despite opposition by President Donald Trump to have results overturned, Monday's proceedings should be relatively drama-free, experts say.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
2020 Presidential Election
The most significant news and commentary in the 2020 race for the White House between President Donald Trump, the Republican incumbent, and former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic challenger.
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Hundreds Of GOP Lawmakers Back Texas Lawsuit Against Elections
Congressional Republicans are claiming “unconstitutional irregularities” have “cast doubt” on the 2020 election results.
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Nessel Scoffs At Texas AG's Michigan Election Results Lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called a lawsuit filed by Texas' attorney general against Michigan a "publicity stunt."
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Texas Attorney General Suit Accuses 4 States Of Skewing Election
The suit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court alleges officials in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia "ignored election laws."
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Supreme Court Will Review Appeal In GOP Election Lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to review an appeal in the Arizona GOP's lawsuit seeking to overturn the state's election results.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Election Results Upheld By Federal Judge
In a ruling announced early Monday, Judge Linda Parker wrote that "the people have spoken."
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Armed Group Protests Outside Home Of Michigan Secretary of State
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said a group of armed election protesters gathered outside her home Saturday evening.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Here's Why Over 15,000 Absentee Ballots Were Rejected In Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 15,000 absentee ballots were rejected during the Nov. 3 election.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Rudy Giuliani To Speak About Reported Election Issues In Michigan
Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, will be in Michigan Wednesday to speak about reported election irregularities.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Federal Court Rejects Trump Appeal Over Pennsylvania Race
Friday's ruling comes four days after Pennsylvania officials certified their vote count for President-elect Joe Biden.
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Trump Inches Closer To Acknowledging 2020 Election Loss
Trump on Thursday said he would leave the White House if Biden's win is affirmed by the Electoral College.
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Biden Calls For Unity In Thanksgiving Eve Address
Biden's remarks come as COVID-19 cases are surging nationwide, with the nation averaging 165,000 new virus cases per day.
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'America Is Back': Biden Names National Security Cabinet Picks
Biden's picks, which include Antony Blinken and John Kerry, all have ties to former President Barack Obama’s administration.
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan AG Investigating Threats Against Wayne County Canvassers
Nessel’s Criminal Investigations Division initiated its investigation shortly after the board's Nov. 17 meeting.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Donald Trump Tweets Presidential Transition May Begin
President Donald Trump tweeted that he has recommended General Services Administration head Emily Murphy move forward with transition.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan Board Of Canvassers Certifies 2020 Election Results
A four-person panel voted Monday to certify Michigan's Nov. 3 election results.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Judge Tosses Trump Campaign Lawsuit In Pennsylvania: Report
The lawsuit, which sought to stop election certification in Pennsylvania, was both "legally flawed and lacking in evidence."
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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Biden Expected To Announce Some Cabinet Picks Tuesday
His choice for treasury secretary, along with his nominee for Secretary of State, could be announced before Thanksgiving.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Certifies Election Results
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to certify after weeks of vote counting and legal challenges.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Trump, Michigan Leaders Meet In Bid To Overthrow Election Results
The state has yet to certify its results for Joe Biden, who won Michigan by more than 154,000 votes, according to unofficial results.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Judge Tosses Out Arizona GOP Lawsuit
A Maricopa County judge has rejected a lawsuit from the Arizona Republican Party, which was requesting a new vote audit in the county.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Trump Withdraws Michigan Lawsuit, Cites Wayne County Canvassers
The campaign of President Donald Trump is withdrawing its lawsuit in Michigan, with campaign officials saying it served its purpose.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
2 Wayne County Canvassers Seek To Reverse Election Certification
Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners are seeking to rescind their votes to approve Nov. 3 election results.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Arizona Secretary Of State Receiving Violent Threats
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs revealed Wednesday that she, her family and her office have received threats post-election.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Trump Campaign Files For Partial Wisconsin Recount
The Trump Campaign filed for a recount in just two Wisconsin counties.
Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Detroiters Speak Up After Deadlock Vote On Election Certification
Detroit-area residents were critical of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers' initial decision to not certify election results.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Wayne County Election Results Certified After Initial Deadlock
The board's two Republicans initially voted against certification in Wayne County —Michigan's most populous county and home to Detroit.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Biden Calls Trump's Transition Blockade An 'Embarrassment': Blog
President Donald Trump appeared to have accepted the election results Sunday but renewed claims Monday the balloting was “rigged.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Michigan Senate President Pro Tempore Calls For Election Audit
Michigan Senate President Pro Tempore Aric Nesbitt said he is calling for a full independent audit of the state's election.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Trump Campaign, Republicans Dealt Election Losses In Court
The legal blows began when a federal appeals court rejected an effort to block 9,300 mail-in ballots that arrived after Election Day.
Washington DC|News|
Clashes After 'Million MAGA March' Lead To Stabbing, Arrests
Marches in favor of President Trump's unproven claim of a stolen election converged on DC. Evening clashes led to arrests and injuries.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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Progressives Pressure Biden To Embrace Their Agenda
Much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration.
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Biden Expected To Choose First Woman To Lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by political insiders as a top choice for the position.
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Trump Acknowledges Biden Win, But Won't Concede: 2020 Election
President Donald Trump hasn't conceded the election to Joe Biden as all states have released unofficial vote totals.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Patch Survey: Majority Trust The 2020 Election Results
But more than a third of respondents to the nationwide survey lack confidence in the outcome, and many express distrust of mail-in voting.
Jean Dubail, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Wayne County Judge Rejects Request For Detroit Election Audit
Wayne County Judge Timothy Kenny rejected a lawsuit that sought to halt Detroit election results from certification.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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Black Leaders To Play Key Roles On Biden Transition Team
Of the 500-member team announced this week, more than half are women, and Black men and women are leading more than a quarter of teams.
Across America, US|News|
DACA Recipients Are ‘Relieved’ Biden Won, But They Also Want Results
“I definitely feel a huge relief to know that there will be a president that will not try to deport me,” a DACA recipient said.
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Biden Moves Forward Without Help From Trump's Intel Team
National security experts hope it changes, citing the need for an incoming president to be prepared to combat security issues on Day One.
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Election Validity Remains Intact Despite Trump Claims
The Associated Press takes a look at the veracity of allegations made by President Donald Trump against the U.S. election process.
