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(The Center Square) – Legislation that will modify election recounts and fraud allegations in Michigan awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature, overriding some lawmakers’ concerns about election security. Senate Bills 603 and 604 will change the requirements for asking for and conducting ballot recounts, The Center Square previously reported. Among other changes, the law will eliminate the board of canvasser’s investigative powers, instead requiring the board to refer any allegations of fraud to the relevant county prosecutor, rather than conducting a recount. Only alleged errors could merit …

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