The state Capitol, where the vote is set to take place, was already set to be closed to the public Monday. As in many other states, the electors in Michigan are individuals who have pledged their loyalty to the political party that won the state’s popular vote. Michigan’s 16 Democratic electors this year include a middle-school history teacher, a 96-year-old retiree, and the party’s chair in Jackson County, according to the Detroit Free Press. On social media late on Sunday, several Michigan state legislators expressed concern over the unspecified threats — in some cases, tying them to tense political rallies and protests by conservative groups at state capitol in April and May. The latest closure felt like another in a long line of threats to some lawmakers.

Source: Washington Post December 14, 2020 11:04 UTC