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A judge in Michigan said she will deny the Trump campaign's request to stop the counting of mail-in ballots in the state. Judge Cynthia Stephens announced her decision at the end of an oral briefing Thursday and has not yet issued a written order. 

Why it matters: This is a significant loss for the Trump campaign's effort to slow or stop vote-counting in critical states that Joe Biden is projected to win.

Judge denies Trump's effort to stop vote count in Michigan

This is a significant loss for the Trump campaign's effort to slow or stop vote-counting.

A protester holds a "Count every vote" sign outside of the TCF center where ballots are being counted in downtown Detroit, Michigan on November 4, 2020.

A protester holds a "count every vote" sign outside of the TCF center where ballots are being counted in downtown Detroit on Nov. 4. Photo: Seth Herald/Getty Images

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2020 election

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A judge in Michigan said she will deny the Trump campaign&#x27;s request to stop the counting of mail-in ballots in the state. Judge Cynthia Stephens announced her decision at the end of an oral briefing Thursday and has not yet issued a written order. Why it matters: This is a significant loss for the Trump campaign&#x27;s effort to slow or stop vote-counting in critical states that Joe Biden is projected to win.

2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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Judge denies Trump's effort to stop vote count in Michigan

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