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Board of State Canvassers certifies 44th House recount; Frisbie’s margin increases

Board of State Canvassers · December 16, 2024
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The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified a hand recount in the 44th State House District, and Bureau of Elections staff reported Steve Frisbie’s margin grew to 79 votes. The board approved certification by voice vote; staff noted three precincts could not be recounted because ballots were in containers outside recount authority.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers on a voice vote certified the result of a hand recount in the 44th State House District, concluding that Steve Frisbie won the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

Director Bridal of the Bureau of Elections told the board the hand recount verified that paper ballots corresponded with tabulated totals and that both candidates gained votes during the review. “Steve Frisbie picked up 60 votes, and Jim Hazma picked up 42 votes,” Bridal said, adding that the net…

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