Gretchen Whitmer: “In Michigan, more than 1600 Republican, Democratic and…”

“And because of that system, American remains the longest running representative democracy in the world. For 250 years, we have set a powerful example and we must continue to follow it. In Michigan, more than 1600 Republican, Democratic and independent clerks along with the Secretary of State work together every election to make sure every citizen can vote and have their vote counted. We certify the accurate results no matter who wins. And we wish the winner good luck as they work to bring people together and lead us forward.” (01:01–01:18)

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