Ballots are now being distributed to fill the vacancy.
Sharon Baseman, from Oakland County, has been elected to fill the vacancy of Michigan's 16th elector. Receiving 15 votes from the other electors. #ElectoralCollege
In their oath Electors swear 3 things: 1️⃣ to uphold the constitution of the United States 2️⃣ to uphold the constitution of Michigan & 3️⃣ perform the duties of their office (elector of President & Vice President of the United States). #ElectoralCollege
Electors now voting via paper ballot to elect Joe Biden as President of the United States. Robin Smith of the #MI08 congressional district seconded the motion made by Michael Kerwin of the 14th congressional district. #ElectoralCollege 
Electors stand a cheer as Michigan Democratic Party Chair @LavoraBarnes announces 16 votes (all of them) have been cast for President-Elect Joe Biden. #ElectoralCollege #mileg @WKARnews
And it's done. Electors receive bike police escorts back to their cars. Just a handful of Trump supporters on the corner, well outnumbered by police and journalists. #ElectoralCollege
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