Elections

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.

Published July 28, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local officials discuss upcoming primary election procedures

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Aug. 4 primary election is set to feel a little different than most, in that it is the first wide-scale election in the age of COVID-19.

Farmington Deputy Clerk Jennifer Tomlinson scans absentee ballots into the system.

Published July 27, 2020

Farmington Press

Local clerks discuss absentee ballot increases, pandemic impacts in Farmington, Hills

FARMINGTON/HILLS — The coronavirus has certainly had an impact on almost everything in the country, including elections.

What to expect on your August primary ballot

Published July 27, 2020

Farmington Press

What to expect on your August primary ballot

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Voters in Farmington and Farmington Hills can expect to see a number of national, state, county and local races on their upcoming Aug. 4 primary ballot.

Published July 27, 2020

Woodward Talk

Clerks brace for primary amid pandemic

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The August primary election is coming next week, and neither rain nor sleet nor treacherous virus will stop residents from deciding the issues and races important to them.

Published July 27, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Candidates in Shelby Township discuss Police Department, chief

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Election time has arrived, and Shelby Township’s candidates for local office are ready to face off in the Aug. 4 primary election. All candidates seeking office in Shelby Township have filed as Republicans; there are no Democratic Party candidates on the ballot for Shelby Township supervisor, clerk, treasurer or trustee.