Whitmer Signs Legislation Tightening Regulations on Michigan Election Recounts

Critics Argue New Laws Could Limit Transparency and Increase Costs for Recounts

LANSING, MI — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed a series of bills into law on Monday aimed at tightening regulations on election recounts. The new laws prohibit recounts conducted on the basis of fraud allegations unless the results could impact the election outcome.

Governor Whitmer emphasized the importance of these measures, stating, "This…