Ballots stored in illegal ballot containers (MI)

Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chair, Monica Palmer arrives at the TCF and will stay until after 11 pm November 4th. She and fellow GOP Canvasser Bill Hartmann inspect the metal transfer cases that are used to seal the ballots at the close of the election. They had reported over 30 out of 50 that were not usable and were appalled at the high percentage of defective containers. They identify and document 5 on the counting floor still not meeting security standards. As a result, in the event of a recount, those ballots would not be recountable due to the chain of custody not being maintained [Palmer, M. Pers. Comm.]