The Wayne County Board of Canvassers abruptly changed course Tuesday night and certified the results of the Nov. 3 election after initially deadlocking 2-2 along party lines, which could have delayed the state process for authorizing results.
The deadlock decision was lauded by Republicans but decried by Democrats. During a public comment session, the vote was described as a targeted attack on majority-Black Detroit.
The change in course was approved by the two Republican and two Democratic canvassers with the demand that the Secretary of State’s office conduct an audit of unbalanced absentee counting board results.