Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Livingston County voters will decide on a number of issues.
6:00 AM: All results are in. Republicans claim five top jobs in Livingston County. Check the table above for more complete unofficial results. 2:40 PM: 51.9 percent of the precincts have reported results. 8:20 PM: The polls are closed in Livingston County. Check back with Patch for results and news throughout the night. Livingston County voters will face many decisions today, from casting ballots for president to a number of state proposals. In Livingston, voters also will cast ballots for prosecuting attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and drain commissioner, though only the race for prosecuting attorney is contested. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. When you head out, make sure you grab a jacket. …
Five of the six statewide ballot proposals were defeated, according to early results.
Voters throughout Michigan chose Barack Obama over Mitt Romney for president, according to early results, and voted no on at least five of the six state proposals. Michiganders also chose incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow over Republican challenger Pete Hoekstra for Senate, according to early results. Voter turnout was reported to be high across the state. In 2008, 66.2 percent of Michigan's registered voters cast ballots, the highest number since 1968 when voter turnout was 66.8 percent. On Tuesday, many precincts were still taking ballots well after 8 p.m. to accommodate voters. 1:32 AM: U.S. Rep. John Dingell claimed victory and a record-breaking 30th term in Congress. 12:46 AM: Results are trickling in. Dexter Patch reports Gretchen …
President Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.
President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden were re-elected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his vice-presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan. NBC News called the presidential election for Obama around 11:15 EST. The president sent a message on Twitter at 10:14 saying simply, "This happened because of you. Thank you." The campaign Obama won was the most expensive presidential race ever, with both parties raising about $2.6 billion. The race was filled with negative campaigning on both sides, from President Obama attacking Romney’s business experience with Bain Capital to Romney lambasting Obama’s handling of the economy. The race tightened during the final months of the campaign, with gaffes and …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Exit polls show voters backing Barack Obama; national media give the state's 16 electoral votes to the president.
The polls have not been closed long, but based on exit polls results several media organizations have declared President Barack Obama the winner of Michigan's 16 electoral votes on Tuesday, defeating Republican and native son Mitt Romney. NBC, NPR, CNN, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post all have declared Obama the winner. Media outlets also have called the overall race for Obama. In the 2008 presidential election, the state voted for the Democratic candidate, and in recent elections has voted for the overall winner of the presidential race 3 out of 5 times. Romney and Obama did not campaign aggressively in Michigan. The state has typically been a Democratic stronghold in recent presidential elections. The economy was a key …
Michigan's voting goes until 8 p.m., but some polls elsewhere close earlier.
Michigan voters have until 8 p.m. Eastern to cast their Election 2012 ballots, but voting in other key swing states ends as much as an hour earlier, and exit polling could provide an early clue whether President Obama or Mitt Romney is closer to the White House. The earliest key state to watch is Virginia, where polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern. Voting ends 30 minutes later in the swing states of Ohio and North Carolina. As Michigan's polls close, the swing states of Florida, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire close their polls, too. Nevada and Iowa, two other swing states that could prove pivotal in this year's presidential election, close voting at 10 p.m. Eastern. Check here as Patch updates Election 2012 results as they come in.
Planning to vote in Brighton or Brighton Township today? Make sure you have photo ID and know where you're headed.
It's Election Day! All across Michigan, voters are heading to the polls to cast ballots in national, state and local races. Before you head to your polling place in Brighton or Brighton Township, take a look at this checklist to make sure you have everything you need to successfully exercise your constitutional right. All polls are open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Your precinct may have changed due to redistricting. Click here to find your polling precinct in Macomb Township. If you are unsure of your precinct number, use the Publius guide above. Michigan voters are required to show photo ID, either a driver's license or state issued ID, at the polls. If you forget, or do not have an acceptable form of ID, you can still vote, but must sign a brief…
Monday, November 5, 2012
Here are five rules you need to know before voting on election day.
The use of video cameras, still cameras and other recording devices is prohibited in the polls when they are open for voting. This ban includes still cameras and other recording features built into many cell phones and applies to all voters, challengers, poll watchers and election workers. Certain exceptions are made for credentialed members of the news media. Under Michigan election law, a ballot is rejected if deliberately exposed. A voter who deliberately exposes their ballot will not be allowed to vote in that election. This includes clothing and buttons as well as material such as pamphlets, fliers and stickers. You may not display such items in the polling place or within 100 feet of an entrance to a polling place. If a voter goes …
City of Brighton and Brighton Township residents will vote for school and township offices as well as local and statewide proposals.
Here's everything you need to know about school, local and state elections. There are two open seats on the Brighton Area Schools Board of Education. Click on the links below to learn more about the candidates. Brighton Area Schoools will also seek to approve its operating millage of 18 mills levied on nonhomestead properties, which includes businesses and second homes. Click here to read the ballot language. All Brighton Township Board of Trustees offices are up for election, including supervisor, clerk, township, and four trustee seats. Current Township Clerk Ann Bollin and Treasurer Lana Theis are running uncontested. Click on the links below to learn more about the candidates. Supervisor Trustee The City of Brighton will seek to pass a…
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the general election. Brighton voters can see their ballots and find their voting location before they hit the polls.
Looking for your ballot before you hit the polls in Brighton? Publius has it online. In its 16th year, Publius.org is a nonprofit, one-stop online voter education guide. “We designed it for voters who want to make sure there are no surprises at the polling booth” said Vince Keenan, creator and executive director of Publius.org. “Publius helps you familiarize yourself with the ballot before you hit the polls.” Also, if complicated redistricting has you confused, the site offers a 2012 district-mapping function with updated districts so you can easily check the boundaries of your U.S. congressional, state senate and house seats. Michigan voters can find: Publius.org is hosted at Wayne State University and is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c…
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Independent Township Supervisor candidate John Ewing recently sent out mailings to township residents alleging to corruption in Township Hall.
Independent candidate John Ewing recently sent out mailings to Brighton Township residents alleging corruption and illegal activities in the current Township Board of Trustees, specifically targeting current Township Supervisor Tom Murphy. The mailings say, "We will stamp out Murphy corruption," and list alleged examples of corruption with illegal sewer billings, tax evasion with the new Michigan State Police building next door to Township Hall and favor dealing with gravel pit miners. Murphy said that Ewing's claims are "baseless and untrue." He said that state officials have reviewed and signed off on the township's handling of the sewer fund, as well as the state police post. Murphy said that police also have investigated Ewing's claims…
Brad Jensen
11:49 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The unions were not entirely blameless. However, to say "the unions killed Hostess" and then somehow blaming that on Obama and/or Obamacare is disingenuous. You did not address how management squandered the millions of investment dollars and union concessions, you did not address the 6 CEOs since 2004 or the pillaging of millions of dollars for raises and golden parachutes for the upper … more ›