Good morning, Greater Lansing!
It’s the next day and the voters have spoken. Join us today as we discuss the aftermath of Tuesday’s local elections and what that means here in mid-Michigan.
Eaton, Ingham proposals for the entire province
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No to increasing business volume in Eaton County.
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Yes to a special millage in Ingham County for low-income housing and underhousing.
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No to an increase in Ingham County’s hotel tax, which would have been used to encourage tourism and convention activity in the county.
More: Voters rejected two provincial proposals: one in Eaton and one in Ingham
State House races
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Incumbent Democrat Angela Witwer won a close race over Republican challenger Andy Shaver in Michigan’s 76th district.
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Incumbent Democrats Julie Brixie (73rd District), Kara Hope (74th District), Penelope Tsernoglou (75th District) and Emily Dievendorf (77th District) were re-elected, as were incumbent Republicans Brian BeGole (71st District) and Gina Johnsen (78th District) . )
Vote totals for contested races
Barrett wins in the 7th Congressional District
Republican Tom Barrett of Charlotte flipped the closely contested 7th District, defeating Democrat Curtis Hertel, according to the Associated Press. It was considered one of the most competitive US House races in the country.
This article originally appeared in Lansing State Journal: Election 2024: Barrett wins 7th District; voters are fickle with props
