https://www.wcmu.org/tags/2020-election 2020 Election en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:13:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/michigan-ag-wont-appeal-decision-to-drop-charges-against-2020-false-electors In a 110-page report, Michigan’s Dana Nessel said she concluded the case was ultimately unlikely to succeed, but wanted to create a detailed record. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:13:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/michigan-ag-wont-appeal-decision-to-drop-charges-against-2020-false-electors Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-05/report-trump-campaign-coordinated-mi-false-elector-scheme In one of the messages, it appears Trump attorney John Eastman discusses an effort to have a deadlocked electoral vote sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:17:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-05/report-trump-campaign-coordinated-mi-false-elector-scheme Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-14/some-defendants-in-alleged-trump-elector-plot-appear-for-preliminary-exam Some of the defendants accused of pretending to be Michigan’s electoral college members after the 2020 presidential election appeared in court in Lansing Wednesday. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:04:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-14/some-defendants-in-alleged-trump-elector-plot-appear-for-preliminary-exam Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-02/special-prosecutor-charges-michigan-politicians-in-election-case Former Michigan attorney general candidate Matt DePerno and former state Representative Daire Rendon — both Republicans — have been charged with election-related crimes. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:21:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-02/special-prosecutor-charges-michigan-politicians-in-election-case Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-27/michigan-court-of-appeals-deals-blow-to-lawsuit-tied-to-2020-election The lawsuit dealt with the legality of millions of dollars given by a private foundation to hundreds of local clerks in Michigan to help them prepare for the 2020 election. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:58:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-27/michigan-court-of-appeals-deals-blow-to-lawsuit-tied-to-2020-election Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-09/secretary-of-state-benson-served-with-election-interference-plot-subpoena Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office has been served with a subpoena by the special counsel investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s attempts to reverse the results of the November 2020 election.Benson confirmed the subpoena, which was delivered Wednesday, via a statement issued by her office. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:00:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-09/secretary-of-state-benson-served-with-election-interference-plot-subpoena Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-01/judge-denies-mypillow-founders-request-for-kent-county-election-records A federal magistrate has shielded Kent County from MyPillow founder’s subpoena requesting 2020 election recordsMike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, is a support of former President Donald Trump’s allegation the 2020 election was rigged. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:52:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-01/judge-denies-mypillow-founders-request-for-kent-county-election-records Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-21/michigan-house-dems-call-for-federal-investigation-into-gop-colleagues Michigan House Democrats called Wednesday for a federal investigation into some of their Republican colleagues for "seditious conspiracy." Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:52:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-21/michigan-house-dems-call-for-federal-investigation-into-gop-colleagues Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/benson-asks-state-legislature-for-100-million-for-election-administration The money would be used to upgrade election equipment and for training election workers and poll watchers. Amid conspiracy theories after the 2020 election, threats have had a chilling effect for administrators, the Secretary of State said. Thu, 19 May 2022 14:47:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/benson-asks-state-legislature-for-100-million-for-election-administration Russ McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-26/judge-orders-sanctions-against-powell-and-other-trump-lawyers-in-election-fraud-lawsuits A federal judge has ordered sanctions and fines against attorney Sidney Powell and other attorneys who filed lawsuits alleging fraud in Michigan's November election, knowing the allegations were false.Judge Linda Parker said Powell's lawsuit relied on claims she and her colleagues knew were not backed by law nor evidence. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:00:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-26/judge-orders-sanctions-against-powell-and-other-trump-lawyers-in-election-fraud-lawsuits Vincent Duffy