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WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Voters turned out with local races, taxes & bond proposals on the ballot

Voters across Metro Detroit headed to the polls Tuesday, deciding local races, millages and major bond proposals while weighing concerns about the economy, public safety, schools and other issues.

Macomb County, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Metro Detroit voters pass zoo millage renewal, Detroit museum millage

Voters in the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties passed the Detroit Zoo millage renewal, while the museum authority also passed.

Detroit, MI · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Washtenaw Turnout Climbs as Michigan Sets Midterm Record

Michigan voters turned out in record numbers for the Nov. 3 midterm election, with Washtenaw County casting more than 20,000 additional ballots compared with four years ago. Unofficial results compiled by Decision Desk HQ showed more than 4.76 million votes counted in Michigan’s governor’s race by Wednesday afternoon. That surpassed the 4.5 million ballots cast statewide in 2022, the previous nonpresidential-year record, according to state election records.

Washtenaw County, MI · 1d
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City looking into ways to regulate e-bikes

NOVI — The city of Novi is looking into ways to regulate the use of e-bikes after safety concerns with their use were brought to the City Council’s attention. Mayor Justin Fischer said that city leaders had heard from residents at meetings and via emails about concerns with the e-bikes.

Novi, MI · 2d
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Dems dominate the Taylor unofficial totals in General Election

Unofficial voting results in the City of Taylor appeared to mirror the nationwide trend to support Democratic Party candidates in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Taylor residents voted for Democrats on the straight party ticket over 59 percent of the time, almost 20 percentage points higher than...

Taylor, MI · 2d

thelivingstonpost.com

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School funding measures win in Brighton, Hartland, Howell

It was a good night for school funding measures in Livingston County, led by Brighton’s revamped bond proposal, which won by about 10 points after the original lost in May. Brighton Area Schools’ bond proposal won with 12,934 yes votes, or 55.07%, to 10,551 no votes, a margin of 2,383. The proposal drew majority support in all three voting categories.

Brighton, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Proposal 2 approved by Michigan voters. Here’s what happens next

Southfield, MI · 2d

Jackson Citizen Patriot

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Democrat upsets incumbent Republican in contested Jackson, Chelsea Michigan House race

JACKSON, MI — Democrat Jan Maino defeated incumbent Republican state Rep. Kathy Schmaltz with about 54% of the vote, unofficial Jackson and Washtenaw county results show. Maino, of Jackson, earned 18,641 votes and Schmaltz, also of Jackson, earned 15,812 votes, according to the county results. The Associated Press had...

Jackson, MI · 2d

Echo online

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Nicole Brown projected to win re-election for Ypsilanti mayor

Nicole Brown, Ypsilanti's incumbent mayor, is projected to win re-election after running unopposed. Brown received the Democratic nomination after defeating current Ypsilanti City Council member Amber Fellows in the August primary. Brown attended an election results watch party at Vinny's Bar & Grill in Ypsilanti, along with other city leaders.

Ypsilanti, MI · 2d

Lansing State Journal

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Washtenaw Co. prosecutor wins Michigan attorney general race

DETROIT — Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, a Democrat, won his race to be Michigan's next attorney general, defeating Republican Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd. The Associated Press and CNN called the race for Savit. In an address at the Michigan Democratic Party's watch party, given shortly before 2 a.m., Savit said he would stand with working people to prevent wage theft, would protect the right to vote and keep the state safe. "This is a historic night here in Michigan," Savit said, "and we have just gone through probably the ugliest, most divisive and dirtiest campaign season that we have ever seen in this country. And you know what, at the end of the day, what won? It was love. It was a message that communities can stand together.” Savit will replace Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is term-limited. Lloyd congratulated Savit on a "hard-fought victory" and thanked his family, volunteers, supporters and donors in a statement issued Wednesday morning. "I hope he will run the office fairly and prioritize the public's safety as attorney general," Lloyd said of Savit. "I still have the best job I've ever had as Eaton County prosecutor and I will be back

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

themanchestermirror.com

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2026 General Election results for the Manchester area

Yesterday the Manchester area went to the polls to vote in national, state-level, and local elections and the results are in. The Manchester Community Schools board of education election this time around was of historic proportions. In recent years we’ve had uncontested elections or 5 candidates running for 4 seats. This year we had 10 candidates step forward to run for 4 seats, split across two separate races.

Manchester, MI · 4d

wcsx.com

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Yellow River Restoration Project Proposed for Plymouth’s River Park Square, Work Could Start in 2027

The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission has filed an application and conceptual plans to restore a piece of the Yellow River at River Park Square in Plymouth. Work might begin in 2027, according to Marshall County Post. Executive Director Scott Pelath filed the paperwork for the...

Plymouth, MI · 1d

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Close School Board Race, Fire Funding Decisions Highlight Local Election

Close School Board Race, Fire Funding Decisions Highlight Local Election. Just 28 votes separated two candidates competing for the final seat on the Saline Area Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 election, while voters across the area selected school board members and decided proposals affecting fire protection, roads and public parkland.

Saline, MI · 2d

Michigan Advance

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Michigan officials flag improper interactions between DOJ election monitors and poll workers

Michigan election officials say they contacted the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday after receiving reports that federal election monitors in Dearborn and Flint had questioned poll workers about their training, conduct which state officials said was outside the monitors’ legal authority. Kim Bush, a spokeswoman for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, said DOJ monitors […]

Michigan · 3d

hoodline.com

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Pontiac Nonprofit's Push to Register Latino Voters Could Sway Michigan's Senate Race

At a gathering in Pontiac last month, Sonia Acosta pointed out six people in the room who had just become United States citizens. They were, she said, eager to vote for the first time — and their enthusiasm captures why organizers across Michigan believe Latino turnout could end up deciding one of the closest U.S. Senate races in the country.

Michigan · 3d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Livonia reports nearly 73% voter turnout in general election

LIVONIA, Mich. — Nearly 73% of registered voters in Livonia cast a ballot in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results released by the city. All 26 precincts reported results by late Tuesday night, with 55,191 of the city’s 75,768 registered voters participating in the election. Democrats...

Livonia, MI · 2d

bridgedetroit.com

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ELECTION DAY 2026: Turnout expected at 40-45%, no DOJ interference at polls, official says

Voter turnout in Detroit is expected to fall between 40-45% once every ballot is counted and there were no issues with government interference at the polls, according to Department of Elections Chief Daniel Baxter. Baxter spoke during a press conference from the Central Counting Board at Huntington Place Tuesday shortly...

Detroit, MI · 3d

Michigan Daily

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Hogan, Mohammad, Smith, Puno elected to full term on AAPS School Board

Becca Hogan, Rima Mohammad, Brandon Smith and Aaron J. Puno won seats on the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education, securing four-year positions as trustees. The four of them ran together as the Together Forward coalition, beating out five other competitors. Two University students ran for seats on the...

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

thelivingstonpost.com

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GUEST COLUMN: Voters say YES to future of Brighton Area Schools

On behalf of Brighton Area Schools, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Brighton community for its support of our bond proposal. This outcome reflects a community that cares deeply about its schools, its students, and the future of Brighton. We recognize the decision to invest in our...

Brighton, MI · 2d

wemu.org

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Ypsi Township residents working to eliminate home deed language that bars residents of color

A sign from Justice InDeed placed in Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood. Residents in Ypsilanti Township’s West Willow neighborhood are working to remove racially restrictive covenants from their home deeds. While no longer enforceable, the covenants state no lot shall ever be occupied by anyone who isn’t Caucasian. They...

Ypsilanti, MI · 4d