There is only one write-in candidate for Precinct 2 on Grand Ledge City Council. Michael Doty is the only person who filed for the position, City Clerk Gregory Newman said. Doty serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission, according to the City of Grand Ledge website. All it takes is one person to write Doty’s name on the ballot for him to be elected, Newman said. However, people walking in to vote have to know about Doty beforehand, because city employees cannot say anything about write-in candidates.
Community News
3 compete in race for Grand Ledge mayor
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Grand Ledge voters have chance to choose a new mayor on Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are three candidates for Grand Ledge mayor: Michael Coll, Michael Dean Doty and incumbent Thomas J. Sowle Jr. All three men came to the city in a different way.
Ballot Issues
Watch Focal Point: Special Election Coverage
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On this special election episode of Focal Point News, we break down everything leading up one of the most anticipated midterm election in years. From campaign trails to ballot proposals, Focal Point dissects each candidate, their values and what they would bring to Michigan’s leadership. The state was star-studded the weeks leading up to the election with appearances from past and present government officials including Vice President Mike Pence and former President Barack Obama. Some of the proposals on the ballot this year revolved around gerrymandering, the legalization of recreational marijuana and easier voting registration. All this and more on this election edition of Focal Point News.
Community News
Lansing, Delta Township voters decide annexation request
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All voters in the city of Lansing and a small number from Delta Township decided the fate in Tuesday’s election of about 11 acres of township land.
Community News
Grand Ledge voters consider 2 school bond issues
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Voters in Grand Ledge Public Schools are deciding today whether to raise taxes to provide $148 million to improve school facilities.
Elections & Politics
Waverly school board race intensifies
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The Waverly school board race that once did not have enough candidates to fill the ballot for four open seats now has seven candidates. Four people met the Oct. 26 deadline to run as write-in candidates, Eaton County Clerk Diana Bosworth said. They are:
Delta Township
Every election needs its workers
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Hundreds of people will be at work Tuesday across Delta Township and Eaton County to run the election. Their work includes issuing ballots to registered voters, monitoring the voting equipment, explaining how to mark the ballot or use the voting equipment and counting votes.
Local Government
Fonda Brewer appointed to Delta Township board
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The Delta Township board has appointed Fonda Brewer to fill a vacant trustee seat. Brewer has been a resident of Delta Township for over 15 years and is retired from the Michigan Education Special Services Association.
Local Elections
Waverly school board short 1 candidate in election
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Voters will be asked in November to elect four candidates to the Waverly school board, but only three candidates will appear on the ballot.
Community News
Abed, Barrett battle in 71st District House race
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Republican Rep. Tom Barrett faces Democrat Theresa Abed in a rematch to represent much of Eaton County in the state House.
Elections & Politics
Voters head to the polls as national attention focuses on Michigan
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Michigan voters head to the polls today with the Great Lakes State playing an increasingly key role in the race to decide the nation’s next commander-in-chief. Polls across the state are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., where voters also will choose their candidates in a variety of state and local races.