Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – Ottawa County voters approved the the Parks and Open Space Millage, passing with 81,724 yes votes (55.36%) to 65,902 no votes (44.64%) according to unofficial results from the Ottawa County Clerk’s office
Voters in Ottawa County approved the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) $98.55 million bond proposal
In the 31st District (1 4-year term) John Wetzel beats Chris Klienjans.
Democrats have won the majority of seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. They flipped at least four districts in Tuesday’s election including Joseph McClusky beat Representative Nancy DeBoer of Holland. Joe Moss Ottawa County Commissioner wins a seat in the State House.
Greg Van Woerkom beats Kiel Ried for the 88th District.
Ferrysburg voters have approved continuing a street millage to help pay for road repairs.
The millage will remain in place through 2031, providing funding for street improvements throughout the city. It continues a millage first approved by voters in 2021.
Voters also considered two proposed changes to the city charter, but both were rejected.
Onto school board elections:
GHAPS:
6 year term for Marc Eicholt
Abby Reenders Emmerich
and Heather Herrygers
Brook Bisonet wins a partial term.
Spring Lake Public Schools:
Paul Aldridge and Katie Bowen elected to the board.
Jocelyn Benson is now Michigan’s governor-elect. The Democratic secretary of state defeated Republican Congressman John James yesterday. She becomes the first candidate since 1960 to be elected governor succeeding someone from her own party. Benson will be sworn in onNew Year’s Day.
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has been elected Michigan’s next secretary of state.
Democratic Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids has won another term representing Michigan’s 3rd District.
Constitutional Convention Fails, Money Out Of Politics Approved
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race. He defeated Republican Mike Rogers. This is one of the key races Democrats were eyeing in order to flip the Senate.
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