9&10 News received a statement from Jason Elmore about the petition for a recount that was filed today. We also attached the petition for recount.
Jason Elmore's statement: "I have filed with the Wexford County Clerk my petition for recount of all 20 precincts. Attached is an unsigned copy of the petition filed.
I have received stories of:
1. Ballot problems with people attempting to split ballots
2. Attempting to feed ballots and uncertain if the machine accepted it
3. One person appeared that her precinct closed early
4. One person reported that at another precinct the ballot machine was open and staffers working the station were busy fixing some problem
5. One person reported that the markers at the polling station barely worked
I have been urged by several voters to request a recount. I have received an overwhelming number of comments on the street, email, phone calls, texts, and other communications urging me to file the petition. I believe a recount is important because of the closeness of the election. I also believe that a recount is owed to those who supported me in running a clean and positive campaign. A recount will not take any significant time or resources. Voting is the essential right and foundation of our democratic society. Certainly, Mr. Badovinac should oppose a simple recount. Upon the filing, the clerk is responsible for issuing a copy to the opponent and bureau of elections with the secretary of state."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:02:37 GMT
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:12:26 GMT
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal. The bones were found on Friday near Chauvez
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:19:11 GMT
Los Angeles, California could soon become the largest city in the United States to ban plastic grocery bags. The L.A. City Council approved an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags in stores
Los Angeles, California could soon become the largest city in the United States to ban plastic grocery bags. The L.A. City Council approved an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags in stores
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:44 GMT
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Manistee County business fire. The fire at Garlets Corner Restaurant in Wellston started around 1:30 this morning. Multiple crews are still on
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Wexford County business fire.
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in much of Colorado were making it easy for new fires to start and spread.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:20:10 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:13 GMT
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:17:26 GMT
Benzie County Commissioners made a deal with an adult care facility who owes the county some money. At last night's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Maples Medical Care Facility of Frankfort presented
Benzie County Commissioners made a deal with an adult care facility who owes the county some money. At last night's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Maples Medical Care Facility of Frankfort presented
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:40:17 GMT
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north