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'Stop the Steal' protesters rally outside Secretary of State office in Lansing

Nick King
Lansing State Journal
Krystal Willis, of Waterford, holds a Trump flag while participating in a "Stop the Steal" protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Krystal Willis, of Waterford, holds a Trump flag while participating in a "Stop the Steal" protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Ghana Goodwin-Dye of Southfield rallies in front of the Michigan State Capitol Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as vehicles drive past who were part of the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Ghana Goodwin-Dye of Southfield rallies in front of the Michigan State Capitol Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as vehicles drive past who were part of the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Ali Alexander, national organizer of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Ali Alexander, national organizer of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Michael Coudrey, national coordinator of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Michael Coudrey, national coordinator of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Tom Moran of Fenton, left, and Bill Schmidt of Livonia attached a flag to Moran's truck Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, outside of the Meridian Mall in Meridian township as they and others staged before the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Tom Moran of Fenton, left, and Bill Schmidt of Livonia attached a flag to Moran's truck Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, outside of the Meridian Mall in Meridian township as they and others staged before the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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A large caravan of cars drive up Capitol Avenue in downtown Lansing in front of the State Capitol Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
A large caravan of cars drive up Capitol Avenue in downtown Lansing in front of the State Capitol Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Michael Coudrey, national coordinator of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Michael Coudrey, national coordinator of Stop the Steal, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Demonstrators rally Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration in Lansing. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan. Ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Demonstrators rally Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration in Lansing. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan. Ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Proponents of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Proponents of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Demonstrators, including Iman Mohammad Elahi of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, rally in front of the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the Respect the Vote demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Demonstrators, including Iman Mohammad Elahi of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, rally in front of the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the Respect the Vote demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Bob Cushman, of South Lyon, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Bob Cushman, of South Lyon, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Demonstrators seen gathered in a parking lot outside the Meridian Mall rally Monday morning, Nov. 23, 2020, before the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Demonstrators seen gathered in a parking lot outside the Meridian Mall rally Monday morning, Nov. 23, 2020, before the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Kathleen Kubik, of Commerce Township, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Kathleen Kubik, of Commerce Township, speaks to a group protesting outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Trump supporter Elijah Pitts of Lansing counter-protests Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in front of the State Capitol in Lansing, as demonstrators rally mostly from their vehicles as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan. The group says Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Trump supporter Elijah Pitts of Lansing counter-protests Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in front of the State Capitol in Lansing, as demonstrators rally mostly from their vehicles as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan. The group says Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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Proponents of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Proponents of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Nick King/Lansing State Journal
Demonstrators rally Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration in front of the State Capitol. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Demonstrators rally Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration in front of the State Capitol. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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A man wearing a Trump mask poses with protesters during a "Stop the Steal" rally outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
A man wearing a Trump mask poses with protesters during a "Stop the Steal" rally outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Bill Schmidt of Livonia rallies in a Guy Fawkes mask Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, while demonstrating during the Driving for Democracy rally. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, rally-goers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Bill Schmidt of Livonia rallies in a Guy Fawkes mask Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, while demonstrating during the Driving for Democracy rally. Sponsored by We Make Michigan, rally-goers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal
Demonstrators rally in their vehicles Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
Demonstrators rally in their vehicles Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, as part of the the Driving for Democracy demonstration. The event was sponsored by We Make Michigan, and ralliers say Michigan voters have voted, and want the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election results.
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A lone sign on the Capitol lawn seen Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, near the end of the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Demonstrators wanting the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election and a few Trump supporters rallied in downtown Lansing while the board was in session.
A lone sign on the Capitol lawn seen Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, near the end of the Driving for Democracy demonstration. Demonstrators wanting the Board of Canvassers to confirm Michigan's election and a few Trump supporters rallied in downtown Lansing while the board was in session.
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Brian Cash, right, of New Hudson, yells at Biden supporter Jim Briegel, left, at the tail end of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
Brian Cash, right, of New Hudson, yells at Biden supporter Jim Briegel, left, at the tail end of the "Stop the Steal" movement protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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John Clore, of Lansing, left, protests behind CNN national correspondent Dianne Gallagher as she gives a live report during the "Stop the Steal" protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
John Clore, of Lansing, left, protests behind CNN national correspondent Dianne Gallagher as she gives a live report during the "Stop the Steal" protest outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results.
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Biden supporter Jim Briegel, center, gets in the face of "Stop the Steal" protester John Clore, right, after Briegel pushed Clore during a tense moment at the end of the "Stop the Steal" rally outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results. At left, Brian Cash, of New Hudson, looks on.
Biden supporter Jim Briegel, center, gets in the face of "Stop the Steal" protester John Clore, right, after Briegel pushed Clore during a tense moment at the end of the "Stop the Steal" rally outside the Secretary of State building on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Lansing before the Board of State Canvassers vote on the certification of state election results. At left, Brian Cash, of New Hudson, looks on.
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