LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Board of State Canvassers voted to certify Michigan’s 2024 General Election results in a unanimous vote. Before Friday‘s meeting, bipartisan canvassing boards in each of Michigan’s 83 counties certified the election results in their jurisdictions ahead of the legal deadline. “Our state and county canvassing boards have all fulfilled their lawful duty to certify the results of Michigan’s 2024 General Election,” Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “Just over 5.7 million Michiganders cast ballots in this election, officially making this the highest turnout election in our state’s history. I am grateful for the dedication of the professional, bipartisan clerks and poll workers who once again ensured that the election was safe and secure and that the results accurately reflect the will of the voters.” To ensure transparency, staff with the Bureau of Elections and county clerks will conduct post-election precinct-level audits, reviewing election procedures and identifying best practices for future elections. Along with several county and municipal clerks, the Bureau will also conduct a statewide public ballot audit, in which randomly selected batches of ballots will be hand-counted to confirm the accuracy of the tabulation machines. The certified results are now available to view online . Under Michigan law, any candidate who wishes to request a recount of the election must do so by the morning of Monday, Nov. 25 . Read more on the recount process in this manual. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and YouTube page to receive the latest local news and weather. Looking to hire people, or grow your business through advertising? Gray Digital Media is your one-stop marketing solution. Learn more.
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