TRAVERSE CITY — Proposals to fund operations and a new building for The Maples nursing home in Benzie County appear to have passed, preliminary election results show.
Two separate millage proposals were leading as of 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, with 10 of 13 precincts reporting. They include:
n A five-year, 0.365-mill proposal to fund operations, and;n A 20-year, 0.635-mill proposal for a new building and capital improvements.
Police responded to two Garfield Township polling precincts on complaints that Grand Traverse Area Right to Life activists were harassing voters and obstructing traffic.
Continued ...Leelanau County's board chairwoman failed in an effort to keep her seat through a write-in campaign, while four other board incumbents coasted to victory in the general election.
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Vote tallies remained tight late Tuesday, but unofficial results Wednesday showed Stepka beat Kevin Elsenheimer by a 24,091 to 22,940 mark.
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Leland lawyer Larry Nelson held off Suttons Bay attorney Marian Kromkowski by less than 300 votes in a hotly contested but respectful race to replace former Probate Judge Joseph Deegan.
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The day after his decisive win over Democratic Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder began building his transition team and looking ahead to the challenges he'll confront Jan. 1.
Continued ...About 3.3 million Michigan voters participated in Tuesday's election, far fewer than the 3.8 million that were expected, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said Wednesday.
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All tallies are now complete, but are unofficial until certified.
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Michigan voters, whose state economy began declining earlier and sank deeper than almost any other in the nation, turned Tuesday to a Republican businessman for their next governor.
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City voters zapped a proposal to bring Traverse City Light & Power under complete city control, but approved another measure that will give residents the right to seek a vote on proposed power plants.
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A county commissioner surged past a term-limited state representative in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties and appeared to have won a hotly contested race for a judicial seat on the 86th District Court.
Continued ...Michigan's weak economy propelled local voters to the polls, and they decided a bevy of local ballot issues.
Continued ...A former Traverse City commissioner led five other candidates for a spot on Traverse City's school board, and a local businessman appeared the likely winner of the second seat.
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Voters appeared to reward two incumbents by giving them both another term on the Northwestern Michigan College board.
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A local party push and long Republican coattails couldn't unseat Grand Traverse County's single Democratic county commissioner.
Continued ...Voters overwhelmingly approved a measure that will merge two senior citizen organizations.
Continued ...Voters bulldozed a proposed 1-mill tax levy that would have raised approximately $4.5 million annually to improve and repair Grand Traverse County roads.
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A longtime Leland attorney appears to have won a race for a Leelanau County judgeship that's been vacant for 16 months.
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Republican State Rep. Darwin Booher handily defeated Democrat Roger Dunigan in the 35th District state senate race.
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An ex-state representative ran a campaign for the 37th state Senate race based on job growth and voters bought in.
Continued ...Incumbent commissioners in Leelanau County easily turned back election challenges.
Continued ...State Rep. Dan Scripps couldn't hold off a wave of Republican support and trailed challenger Ray Franz in a stark reversal of a state House rematch from 2008.
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A former television weatherman drenched his underfunded Democratic opponent to win the 105th House district seat.
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Republican Dan Benishek of Crystal Falls has won the race to succeed veteran Democrat Bart Stupak in Congress. In other northwestern Lower Michigan congressional races, Republican Dave Camp of Midland won an 11th term in Congress and Former state Rep. Bill Huizenga was the winner in the 2nd District.
Continued ...Republican Bill Schuette has won the race for Michigan attorney general, easily defeating his Democratic opponent.
Continued ...Voters have re-elected incumbent Justice Robert Young Jr. and picked another Republican, switching control of the Michigan Supreme Court to conservatives.
Continued ...Ruth Johnson has kept Michigan's secretary of state office in Republican hands, handily defeating Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson.
Continued ...By 11:30 p.m. tonight, votes counted so far showed the following contestants leading.
Continued ...Republicans Ruth Johnson and Bill Schuette were leading in their races for Michigan secretary of state and attorney general.
Continued ...Michigan voters elected a new state Legislature on Tuesday as the state's term limits law forced a number of incumbents out of office.
Continued ...Republican Rick Snyder says his election as Michigan's governor signals the start of an era of innovation for a state he says is broken.
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Republican Dan Benishek of Crystal Falls has won the race to succeed veteran Democrat Bart Stupak in Congress.
Continued ...Michigan voters again have decided against allowing a broad rewrite of the state's 1963 constitution.
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Former state Rep. Bill Huizenga (HY'-zuhn-guh) of Zeeland is the winner in the 3rd District race.
Continued ...Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero has conceded the race to Republican businessman Rick Snyder.
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Republican Dave Camp of Midland has won an 11th term in Congress.
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In early returns, Republican Dan Benishek is leading state Rep. Gary McDowell.
Continued ...Rick Snyder, the Republican businessman who promoted himself as a political outsider able to ease the state's economic woes, has won the race to be Michigan's next governor.
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A crowded ballot of state offices, proposals, local races, millage requests and more drew voters to the polls today.
Continued ...Tuesday's election could have far-reaching implications in Michigan beyond the immediate winners and losers.
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Gubernatorial elections generally attract more voters than in election years when that office isn't at stake, and Tuesday should be no different, Traverse City Clerk Debbra Curtiss said.
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Two Grand Traverse County board candidates, opponents for the same seat in Tuesday's election, raised more money for their campaigns than all other commission hopefuls combined.
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A roundup of candidates and issues on ballots in the Record-Eagle's 5-county area, with links to related coverage.
Continued ...The two leading candidates for Michigan governor agree the state's public schools need improvement, but Democrat Virg Bernero would more quickly restore funding for early childhood education and scholarships for college students than his opponent, Republican Rick Snyder.
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A clear choice emerged in a tough campaign to fill a judicial vacancy on the 86th District Court.
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We recommend Marian Kromkowski for Leelanau County Probate Judge.
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In the three contested races for the Grand Traverse County board, voters have a chance to re-elect two commissioners who have been asking the tough questions and a newcomer who promises to do the same.
Continued ...Balanced the budget; Firm, fair, fatherly; Excellent judicial traits. (Plus more)
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Who: Gary McDowell. Featured Campaign Material: Television Ad. Truth Squad Call: Flagrant Foul
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Who: Dan Benishek. Featured Campaign Material: Dan Benishek "Enough is Enough" TV Ad. Truth Squad Call: Technical Foul.
Continued ...Republicans are heading toward what could be a very good Election Day for them, according to an EPIC-MRA poll released Thursday. The poll shows Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder leading Democratic Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero.
Continued ...Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land estimates about 3.8 million voters across the state will turn out for Tuesday's election.
Continued ...A smattering of write-in candidates will seek election Tuesday, though their names won't appear on ballots at local polling sites.
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Record-Eagle endorsements for Michigan's 1st, 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts.
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Record-Eagle endorsements for the 35th and 37th Senate Districts.
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For the 101st House District we recommend incumbent Democrat Dan Scripps. We can make no recommendation in the 104th or 105th House races.
Continued ...Would be a good judge; A hand-picked board; Experience, dedication. (Plus more)
Continued ...What: Michigan Republican Party ad about Jocelyn Benson; Foul or no foul: Foul.
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Whether voters pick Democrat Virg Bernero or Republican Rick Snyder as Michigan's next governor, the state's new department heads will likely be a diverse group.
Continued ...The National Republican Congressional Committee is spending big bucks to win back control of Congress, and nowhere is it spending more than in Michigan's 7th District.
Continued ...Some area residents know little about Michigan's Proposal 1, which would convene delegates to rewrite the state constitution.
Continued ...Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer says his group is filing a complaint against Dan Benishek, saying the Republican congressional candidate used a private plane for campaign purposes.
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Traverse City attorney Mike Stepka said his opponent, State Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer, falsely portrayed him as a liberal endorsed by local Democratic Party officials in a "robo" call created by one of Elsenheimer's supporters.
Continued ...Kevin Elsenheimer and Mike Stepka don't agree on much in their increasingly contentious battle to replace Judge John Foresman on the 86th District Court.
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In a crowded and talented field of candidates for two seats on the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education, two stand out — Erik Falconer and Mary Marois.
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The Northwestern Michigan College trustee race has a strong field of fair options, but we recommend incumbent Cheryl Gore Follette and Kennard Weaver.
Continued ...Independent candidate; More than 900 cases; Protecting jobs; Honest, hard-working; plus more.
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Democrat Virg Bernero said Tuesday that Republican rival Rick Snyder might try to sell the Mackinac Bridge if elected governor, drawing a quick denial from the GOP nominee.
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For Michigan's Secretary of State, the Record-Eagle recommends Jocelyn Benson.
Continued ...The Record-Eagle has chosen to make no recommendation in the race for Attorney General.
Continued ...The Record-Eagle encourages a "yes" vote on Michigan's ballot proposals.
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With the election just one week away, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder rode a hay wagon Monday and Democrat Virg Bernero met with Detroit homeowners.
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A county commissioner believes his opponent in the race for 86th District judge spent too many years in Lansing. The opponent, a state representative from Bellaire, contends he can utilize his experience on the bench.
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A Michigan Supreme Court justice who seeks re-election, accused by ex-Justice Weaver of 'offensive conduct,' will speak to local voters today.
Continued ...A forum will be held to discuss state Proposal 1, which if approved would allow a convention to meet to amend Michigan's constitution.
Continued ...Should be ashamed; Always accessible; The right stuff; Tough but fair; Creative leadership; and more letters about the Nov. 2 election.
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Former President Bill Clinton tied his Sunday pitch for Democratic candidates in Michigan to football, warning those in the audience that Democratic voters have to prepare for the Nov. 2 election as much as the unbeaten Michigan State Spartans have to prepare for their next opponent.
Continued ...The issue: Michigan's race for governor; Our view: Rick Snyder is the best choice
Continued ...Letters regarding the Nov. 2 general election.
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They vow to be good stewards of Michigan's natural resources and were endorsed in their gubernatorial primaries by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters — an increasingly active scorekeeper on such matters. But Republican businessman Rick Snyder and Democratic Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero have been relatively mum on these issues.
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Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a liberal Democrat, has something in common with Tom George, one of the state senate's most conservative Republicans: They both think it is time for a Michigan to hold a convention and try to write a better state constitution.
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A retired teacher and a school board member with no party affiliation are taking on a well-funded incumbent Republican legislator for the state House.
Continued ...A Republican who once ran against Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak endorsed Democrat Gary McDowell on Friday to succeed Stupak in Congress.
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We should take advantage of a rare opportunity to overhaul Lansing and reinvent Michigan by voting "yes" on Proposal 1, the call for a state constitutional convention.
Continued ...Michigan employment last peaked in June of 2000 when the state had 4,690,000 non-farm payroll jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continued ...The Lansing metropolitan statistical area had the second-lowest jobless rate of the state's 17 MSAs in August, the last month for which statistics were available.
Continued ...Letters regarding the Nov. 2, 2010 general election.
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By BRADFORD A. PURCELL: "Power to the people," the mantra for the proponents of Traverse City Proposals 1 and 2, is not true.
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Both the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they don't plan to raise Michigan residents' taxes and that they'll cut business taxes so companies can create more jobs.
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A self-employed contractor won't rely on name recognition or his wallet to earn a seat atop the 105th state House District. Compare that stance to his opponent, a former television meteorologist with plenty of name recognition and endorsements from powerful state organizations.
Continued ...Leelanau voters will be asked Nov. 2 to approve a $29 annual recycling fee for 10 years.
Continued ...Three Traverse City Area Public Schools employee unions are backing two candidates for school board.
Continued ...Deserves support; Dedicated public official; Patience, integrity; Taking the high road
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A tax bump to support road maintenance and repair doesn't bother Brenda Heerdt. Heerdt, of Acme Township, likely will support the Grand Traverse County Road Commission's millage request in the Nov. 2 election.
Continued ...Grand Traverse County road officials worry the portrayal of a pay raise for administrative staff could derail a millage request to raise about $4.5 million annually to repair and improve existing roads.
Continued ...Level-headedness; Vote Republican; Concern for groundwater; Integrity, competency
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