2020 US Election Results: Michigan is Focused on “Counting Every Single Ballot,” – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Sarah Duran
Updated on February 08, 2026
The Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has stated that there are “tens of thousands” of ballots that still needs to be counted in the state, including in the larger jurisdictions of Detroit, Flint, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.
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“We’re going to ensure that the results of our elections accurately reflect every single ballot vote that was cast. And this is particularly important in close races, as the numbers of outstanding ballots is still greater than the margin of difference between many races with leading candidates,” she said.
She stated the process right now is “the beginning of the first tabulation” hence voters needs to exercise some patience.
Boards at the county and state level, comprised of both parties, will review the counts of the entire election before results are officially certified, she explained.
“When we have the first unofficial tabulation, which we hope will come some time in the next 24 hours, we will finalize official protocols moving towards an official tabulation, which could take even more time,” Benson said.
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Source: ghgossip.com
