Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) mentioned she expects her state’s election outcomes to be licensed the day after the Nov. 5 basic election.
Benson mentioned she is optimistic that this yr’s outcomes might come again even sooner as a result of the state has extra choices to course of ballots than it has prior to now.
“That said, we will always prioritize accuracy and security over efficiency,” she mentioned.
Benson mentioned voters in Michigan are excited to solid their poll on this election. Greater than 1 million individuals have already voted within the state and greater than 2 million requested an absentee poll.
She mentioned with out hesitation, she is going to certify the outcomes of the presidential election — irrespective of who wins. At the moment, former President Trump is main Vice President Harirs by 0.4 p.c in Michigan, The Hill/Determination Desk HQ studies.
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