Elections

Published August 7, 2020

Hartwell, Collins advance to general election for Hazel Park judgeship

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the primary election Aug. 4, two faces familiar to Madison Heights voters competed in different contests — one prevailing, the other coming up short.

Published August 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Forlini lands big victory in Republican clerk primary, will face Miller in November

MACOMB COUNTY — Aug. 4 was a good day for Anthony Forlini, who won about 45% of the vote in a four-way Republican primary for a chance at becoming Macomb County’s next clerk.

Published August 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Parks and Recreation millage approved by West Bloomfield voters

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Local voters showed strong support for West Bloomfield parks, approving the renewal of an existing parks and recreation millage ballot proposal by a wide margin in the Aug. 4 primary election.

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

Published August 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township candidates set for county commissioner seat

The November general election ballot has been set for a representative to the 13th District on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Vacant Mount Clemens seat secured by 34 votes

MOUNT CLEMENS — Voters have spoken, and Wanda Goodnough will fill a vacant spot on the Mount Clemens City Commission.

Published August 5, 2020

Warren Weekly

Macomb County board incumbents fall in Democratic primary in Warren, Center Line

CENTER LINE/WARREN — There’s a big shake-up coming on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.

Published August 5, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington/Hills clerks see increased voter turnout amidst pandemic

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Clerk Mary Mullison in Farmington and Clerk Pam Smith in Farmington Hills said the voting process went pretty well Aug. 4.

Published August 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township election results

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A total of 39.6% of voters in Harrison Township elected a clerk, a treasurer and a slew of trustee candidates that will battle again this November, while a library millage was rejected by double digits.

Published August 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clerk, trustee races clearer after Clinton Township primary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Every seat on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees is up for grabs this November.

After a millage was approved for the Mount Clemens Public Library Aug. 4, Director Brandon Bowman said it shows how much the community values the library and he couldn’t be more grateful and humble to the community.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters approve Mount Clemens library millage

MOUNT CLEMENS — Improvements are forthcoming at a local library.

Published August 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Eastside incumbents win chance to head to general election

ST. CLAIR SHORES/HARRISON TOWNSHIP/EASTPOINTE/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Incumbent state Rep. Kevin Hertel and Macomb County Commissioner Robert Leonetti will compete to keep their seats in November after winning their respective primary elections.

Published August 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Prosecutor, sheriff’s races set in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski and state Sen. Peter Lucido will face off on the November ballot in the race for Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney. And in the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office race, incumbent Anthony Wickersham will be challenged by Terence Mekoski in the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Rochester Post

OPC operating millage renewal, increase passes

ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An operating millage renewal for the Older Persons’ Commission, which also includes an OPC millage increase, got the green light from voters Aug. 4.

Published August 4, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township voters elect new treasurer, reject library millage proposal

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A total of 39.6% of Harrison Township voters hit the polls Aug. 4 and voted by absentee ballot.

Published July 28, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup clerks see major increase in absentee ballots

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many voters are skipping the voting booth and opting for the comfort of their homes this primary election.

Published July 28, 2020

Troy Times

Troy City Clerk’s Office gears up for Aug. 4 primary election

TROY — Troy City Clerk Aileen Dickson said she and her staff are working long hours to ensure the Aug. 4 primary election runs as smoothly as possible in the midst of the pandemic.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

COVID-19 pandemic brings change on election day

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Local city and township clerks are busy preparing for elections amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether voters opt to cast absentee ballots or vote in person at precincts, there are a number of things to keep in mind.

Published July 28, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Candidates file to run for school board

GROSSE POINTES — Several local residents filed by the July 21 deadline to run for a seat on the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education. The general election is Nov. 3 and will include several races, including for U.S. president. School board elections are not on the Aug. 4 primary election ballot.