ELECTIONS

Electoral College votes in Lansing

The Detroit News
Michigan State Police officers escort Democratic elector Michael Kerwin, 96, with his daughter, Katie Kerwin from the parking garage to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Michigan State Police officers escort Democratic elector Michael Kerwin, 96, with his daughter, Katie Kerwin from the parking garage to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan State Police officers escort Democratic elector Tim Smith from the parking garage to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Michigan State Police officers escort Democratic elector Tim Smith from the parking garage to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Candace Cook, 33, of Perry reads the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Candace Cook, 33, of Perry reads the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan State Police officers on duty around a largely empty area surrounding the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Michigan State Police officers on duty around a largely empty area surrounding the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Attorney General Dana Nessel approaches to enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Attorney General Dana Nessel approaches to enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan State Police officers on duty around a largely empty area surrounding the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Michigan State Police officers on duty around a largely empty area surrounding the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A group of Republican electors walks toward the Michigan State Capitol to try to  gain entry to cast their ballots in Lansing, Mich., on Dec. 14, 2020.
A group of Republican electors walks toward the Michigan State Capitol to try to gain entry to cast their ballots in Lansing, Mich., on Dec. 14, 2020.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A Michigan State Police officer tells attorney Ian Northon, in tan coat, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol.  At left in sunglasses is state Rep. Matt Maddock.
A Michigan State Police officer tells attorney Ian Northon, in tan coat, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol. At left in sunglasses is state Rep. Matt Maddock.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A Michigan State Police officer tells the attorney Ian Northon, in tan coat, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.
A Michigan State Police officer tells the attorney Ian Northon, in tan coat, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Michigan State Police officer tells state Rep. Daire Rendon, in doorway, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Dec. 14, 2020.
Michigan State Police officer tells state Rep. Daire Rendon, in doorway, and Republican electors that they cannot enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Dec. 14, 2020.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
State Rep. Daire Rendon, left, and alternate elector Debra Ness make comment after trying to enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020.   The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
State Rep. Daire Rendon, left, and alternate elector Debra Ness make comment after trying to enter the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Dec. 14, 2020. The electors are casting their votes today at the capitol for the president and vice president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News