Gov. Whitmer Appoints 2 To State Board Of Canvassers

MICHIGAN — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday appointed two people to the state board of canvassers, including one new face.

Whitmer appointed Democrat Jeannette L. Bradshaw, of Ortonville, and Republican Tony Daunt, of DeWitt, for the two four-year positions.

Bradshaw is the recording secretary and registrar for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58, according to a news release issued by Whitmer's office. She also serves as the secretary and treasurer for the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO and previously served as the executive vice president.

Bradshaw was first appointed to the Michigan Board of Canvassers in 2013 and currently serves as Chair of the Board. She has been reappointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing February 1, 2021 and expiring January 31, 2025.

Daunt is the executive director of the Michigan Freedom Fund, according to a news release. He previously served as the director of constituent relations for Governor Snyder, logistics director for the Michigan Republican Party, and communications director to former Senator Randy Richardville.

Daunt is appointed to represent Republicans for a term commencing February 1, 2021 and expiring January 31, 2025, and succeeds Aaron Van Langevelde, whose term expires January 31, 2021.

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Van Langevelde, a policy adviser and deputy legal counsel for state House Republicans, was one of two Republican members on the four-person panel that voted to certify November election results in Michigan. The move was controversial in some GOP ranks, and Van Langevelde said he was never approached about serving another term on the board following his vote in November.

Bradshaw also voted to certify Nov. 3 election results. She and Daunt join Republican Normal Shinkle and Democrat Julie Matuzak on the four-person panel, which certifies statewide elections, elections for legislative districts that cross county lines and all judicial offices except Judge of the Probate Court.