Michigan Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Halt Recount in Tight Calhoun County State Representative Race
Calhoun County, Michigan — A legal effort to halt the recount of ballots in a tight legislative race in Calhoun County was dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit was initiated by Republican candidate Steve Frisbie, who is contending for the state representative position in Michigan’s 44th District against the current Democratic incumbent, Rep. Jim Haadsma. The issue prompting the recount arose after an error was identified by the County Clerk in the processing of absentee ballots. The discovery occurred after official canvassers had already started certifying the results. They were in the midst of reconciling … Read more