Michigan Election Officials Removed Over Hand Count Dispute

Two clerks in Rock River Township were stripped of their election duties after planning to hand count ballots, defying state law.

Tom Schierkolk and David LaMere, officials in Rock River Township, Michigan, were barred from overseeing the upcoming election.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections intervened after the clerks planned to conduct a hand count of ballots, which is against state election law.
Director Jonathan Brater emphasized that hand counting could undermine the election process and prevent candidates from requesting recounts.
Deputy Treasurer Wilma Hill will now oversee the election to ensure compliance with state procedures and maintain public trust.
The controversy highlights ongoing distrust in voting machines, fueled by false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election.