Election 2012
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- Candidates for elected positions in Antrim County
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Tribe elects new chairman, council members
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians have a new tribal chairman and two new tribal council members.
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Troubled prosecutor wants another chance
Anthony Cicchelli wants to climb back in the saddle. Cicchelli, Benzie County’s prosecutor from 1996 until 2008, filed to run for that office again this year. John B. Daugherty, the county’s current prosecutor, decided to instead seek the probate judge’s post.
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Benzie County candidates
The following candidates will appear on the Aug. 7 primary ballot for county and township elected positions in Benzie County:
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Candidates for elected positions in Kalkaska
The following candidates will appear on the Aug. 7 primary ballot for county and township elected positions in Kalkaska County:
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Candidates for elected positions in Grand Traverse County
The listed candidates will appear on the Aug. 7 primary ballot for county and township elected positions in Grand Traverse County.
Continued ... - Leelanau County candidates on August ballot
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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City residents to get new voter ID cards
City residents will receive new voter identification cards in the mail.
Continued ... - Friday, May 18, 2012
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Plenty of choices for Acme, Peninsula voters
Voters in Acme and Peninsula townships have plenty of election choices for local offices this year, but other area townships won't see as much activity.
Continued ... - Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Candidates rush to beat filing deadline
Neil Elmer complained to a Grand Traverse County Commissioner about how the board spends money, and was told if he didn't like it he should run for office.
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Two Dems run for 104th state House seat
Democrats will battle it out in Grand Traverse County to take on a Republican for the 104th state House District, one of the few surprise filings for the region's state and Congressional races.
Continued ... - Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Voters approve Glen Lake schools millage
The Leelanau County Clerk's office confirmed that voters approved a millage levy by 21 votes for Glen Lake Community Schools.
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Voters approve new taxes
- Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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Voters OK taxes; recall fails
Voters approved new taxes or renewed existing levies in a handful of elections while an effort to recall a Kalkaska County Commissioner fell short by 30 votes.
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Regional election results
Results from Tuesday's local elections:
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School bond proposals on today's ballot
Area voters visit polls today to decide a multitude of election day proposals, including school funding requests.
Continued ... - Friday, May 4, 2012
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Change certain in many twp. elections
Several long-time township officials won't seek re-election this year, while others will be challenged for their jobs.
Continued ... - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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Few new candidates for Grand Traverse County's redrawn districts
Grand Traverse County Commission's seven newly drawn districts attracted few new candidates so far.
Continued ... - Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Benzie sheriff hopefuls line up
Three people with long ties to Benzie County all hope to be its next top cop.
Continued ... - Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Sheriff must face at least 2 challengers
At least two other people want Tom Bensley's job.
Continued ... - Friday, April 20, 2012
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Stronger Mich. economy could hurt Romney
The economic outlook in Michigan isn't great. Still, Obama's hopes for another victory could depend on voters remembering when things were worse.
Continued ... - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Familiar faces eye Leelanau sheriff job
Leelanau County will have a new sheriff for the first time in 16 years, and three familiar faces are vying for the post.
Continued ... - Sunday, April 1, 2012
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Plenty of sheriffs’, prosecutors’ seats available
Local residents could see plenty of new faces in many of the region’s top law enforcement and judicial posts after November’s election.
Continued ... - Friday, March 2, 2012
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GOP gives Romney one more delegate
Michigan GOP officials have voted to change the way they will award 30 delegates from the presidential primary, a day after the tally showed native son Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum each getting 15.
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State primary turnout: 16 percent
Michigan election officials say 16 percent of the state's registered voters cast ballots in this week's presidential primary election.
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Drunk Women Breaking Into Houses: A New Trend?
Beyonce Shows Off 60 Pound Weight Loss at Concert
Raw Video: Cop Shoots Man Eating Another's Face
Gordon Ramsay Carried Off Field
Man Dies Getting Lap Dance
Bear cools off in Calif. family's pool
Kim Kardashian Claims Items Stolen from Her Luggage
Ep. 3: Chopped Desserts
Air Force dad surprises family at baseball game
Justin Bieber Wanted for Questioning for L.A. Scuffle
J.Lo and Marc's Friendly Reunion
Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff
Jet makes emergency landing after debris falls off
Raw Video: Deadly Explosion at Minn. Paper Mill
Cynthia Nixon Ties the Knot
Woman, 80, Falls Out of Skydive Harness Mid-Jump
Keira Reveals Engagement Ring
Dog runs alonside cyclists for 1,100 miles
Lady Gaga Cancels Indonesian Show After Threats
