Election Results 2016 Update: Michigan Recount Goes Forward Despite Dueling State, Federal Appellate Decisions

Two appellate courts, one federal, the other state, Tuesday issued contradictory opinions on the presidential recount in Michigan as state officials re-examined ballots in eight counties and were scheduled to start the process in others.

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati and the Michigan Court of Appeals handed down opposing opinions on whether the recount, sought by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, should go forward.