Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Michigan’s Meeting of the Electoral College

December 14, 2020
Press Release

FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement today after Michigan’s 16 electors cast their ballots for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris during the electoral college meeting at the Michigan State Capitol:

"I thankMichigan's electorsfor honoring the willof the Michigan voters and castingtheir votes for President-electJoe Biden and Vice President-electKamalaHarris.Despite continued attempts by the President and his Republican enablers to spread conspiracy theories and overturn the election, today's actions make clear that the will of the people will not be subverted. This election is over, andPresident-elect Joe Biden won our state by over 150,000 votes––14 times Donald Trump's 2016 margin.Americans must come together tosupport our new president andunite todefeat thecoronavirus."

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