RUDYARD — Democrat Gary McDowell has conceded his close race for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek to serve northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
The former Democratic state legislator from the Chippewa County community of Rudyard said Friday in a statement that he called Benishek to congratulate him and wish him luck.
The 1st District race was among the last in the state to be called. McDowell said he was waiting for a board of canvassers to count all ballots before conceding the race.
The candidates were separated by about 2,300 votes.
McDowell also lost to Benishek in 2010 to fill the seat vacated when longtime Democratic incumbent Bart Stupak stepped down.
Benishek is a surgeon from Crystal Falls.
Election 2012
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Gary McDowell
November 10, 2012
McDowell concedes race to Benishek
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Funding issues leave Division's fate unknown
Fixing the crowded and sometimes dangerous Division Street traffic corridor will take years and no one knows yet how the project will be funded, Michigan's top transportation official said.
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Unofficial Antrim voting totals online
Antrim County unofficial voting totals were still being updated on Wednesday, but are now accurate and complete, said election officials there.
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State election results online
Full, unofficial 2012 Michigan General Election Results can be found online at http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12GEN/.
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Voters were driven by issues
Aside from the customary elation and disappointment following a presidential campaign, area voters said they'd really like to see politicians spend less and solve more.
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School millage failure puts plans in limbo
Many improvement plans at the region's largest school district are in limbo after voters rejected a $100 million tax increase.
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Recount possible in House race
Michigan's 1st Congressional District may go to a recount to determine if incumbent Republican Dan Benishek's victory will hold.
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Franz wins by 1,030 votes
Voters in Benzie and Leelanau counties played a critical role in reelecting conservative Republican Ray Franz to the Michigan House of Representatives, vote tallies show.
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Weaver, Bishop claim open seats on NMC board
The second time for Kennard Weaver was the charm.
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MacMaster easily wins reelection
Republican Greg MacMaster handily defeated Democratic opponent William Wieske in the race for state representative in Michigan's 105th District.
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General election roundup
Editor's note: Final, unofficial results from the Nov. 6 general election.
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McDowell hasn't conceded congressional race
Former state Rep. Gary McDowell has not conceded his race for the 1st Congressional District and will wait for county boards of canvassers to certify election results before determining his next step.
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Weaver wins spot on NMC board
Kennard Weaver ousted a long-time trustee on the board of Northwestern Michigan College to claim one of two openings.
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GT County Commission all Republican now
The lone Democrat on the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners is out of a job.
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Benishek won by less than 1 percent
Incumbent Republican Dan Benishek edged Democratic challenger Gary McDowell by less than 1 percent to win a second term representing the 1st Congressional District.
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Rendon takes 103rd state House seat
Campaign staffers for newcomer Democrat Lon Johnson has said that he lost his bid for the 103rd State House District seat to incumbent Lake City businessman and Republican Bruce R. Rendon.
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Voters appear to favor Division Street plan
City voters appeared to favor a proposal to give the state and city the go-ahead to come up with plans to make dangerous, busy Division Street safer for drivers and pedestrians.
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Grand Traverse, Benzie voters pick probate judges
Two local counties will have new probate judges.
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Three-way race for NMC trustees still open
A three-way race for two seats on the Northwestern College Board was too close to call at press time.
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2 incumbents retain seats on Leelanau County board
Two incumbents on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners won re-election.
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County board incumbents hold leads
Voters likely will return three incumbents to the Grand Traverse County board and a fourth race was too close to call early today.
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Dems look to narrow gap in House
All 110 seats in the Michigan House were up for grabs Tuesday, with Democrats looking to narrow the gap with the Republican majority that took over of the chamber just two years ago.
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Appel wins TCAPS board seat
Gary Appel appeared to cruise to re-election to the Traverse School Board.
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Franz ahead in 101st District of Michigan House
Republican Ray Franz held a lead against his Democratic opponent in the race for the Michigan House of Representatives' 101st District.
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Michigan shoots down propositions
Michigan voters say they don't need to weigh in on whether new bridges or tunnels are built between their state and Canada.
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