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Partial recount of 71st House District confirmed excellent election administration and accurate result
DECEMBER 11, 2020
A partial recount of the 71st House District in Eaton County demonstrated local and county election officials conducted the election expertly and voting machines accurately tallied the ballots.
All of the 50 requested precincts were eligible for recount, despite Michigan’s strict recount laws, and after the approximately 30,000 ballots were recounted by hand, the net difference compared to the machine count was only five votes. Small changes to vote totals in hand recounts are typical, and indicate that tabulators counted ballots accurately on election day.
“This recount confirmed what we already know – that Michigan local and county election officials did a tremendous job running this election and the results are an accurate reflection of the will of Michigan voters,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “I am grateful to the county clerk and the local clerks in these municipalities, as well as the Board of County Canvassers. I am especially appreciative of the clerks and staff who participated in the recount during the ongoing pandemic. All Michiganders are indebted to these public servants for their tireless and outstanding work.”