The State vote certification process is usually a routine task, and the ultimate resolution in Wayne County propels Mr. Biden toward formal victory in Michigan. Republicans are also trying to stop formal certification of the election results in other swing States, including Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Each State certifies its election results and the Electoral College meets December 14 to codify the results. In Michigan, Mr. Trump allies and Republican poll challengers have spent days launching unsuccessful litigation. Rather, he said he acted because the board had agreed to ask the secretary of state to investigate Detroit’s election results.

Source: The Hindu November 18, 2020 17:26 UTC