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Elections: What to look for in 2018

January 5th, 20180 DEARBORN — This year, Michigan residents will have an opportunity to take part in setting new goals by shaking up the state's leadership, as numerous critical offices...

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Former Dearborn mayoral candidate Tafelski halts vote recount, accepts election results

December 15th, 20170 DEARBORN — Former Dearborn mayoral candidate Tom Tafelski withdrew his petition for a recount a few hours after a recount began at the Dearborn Administrative...

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This is how much candidates spent in Dearborn’s municipal elections

December 15th, 20170 DEARBORN — Candidates in Dearborn's Nov. 7 municipal elections spent almost $ 1 million during the election, according to the Wayne County Clerk. Dearbornites voted...

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U.S. Rep. Sander Levin retiring from Congress when term ends next year

December 8th, 20170 ROYAL OAK — After 35 years in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) is retiring and pursing a different career. The 86-year-old Democrat will not run for...

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Detroit City Clerk vote recount begins

December 8th, 20170 DETROIT — The Wayne County Board of Canvassers began its recount of votes for Detroit's City Clerk on Tuesday at Cobo Center, two weeks after candidate Garlin...

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Coalition emerges to fight legalized marijuana ballot proposal

December 2nd, 20172 LANSING — While supporters of a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use cleared their first hurdle by turning in more than enough signatures to...

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Dearborn mayoral candidate Tom Tafelski files petition for recount

December 1st, 20170 DETROIT — Dearborn mayoral candidate and current City Councilman Tom Tafelski has filed a petition for votes recount for the November general elections. Tafelski lost...

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Commissioner Gary Woronchak to run for state senate

November 15th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Thursday, Nov. 2, Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak (D-Dearborn) announced he won’t be seeking reelection, after being unopposed for...

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Voters in Detroit and Westland stay with the status quo

November 10th, 20170 DETROIT — On Tuesday, Nov. 7, incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan retained his seat, defeating State Sen. Coleman A. Young II in a landslide victory, with 72 percent of the...

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Hamtramck’s Karen Majewski wins re-election as mayor, Al-Marsoumi elected to City Council

November 10th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK — Mayor Karen Majewski won reelection to a fourth term on Tuesday, Nov. 7. She received 1,960 votes, while Mohammed Hassan finished with 1,231. The...

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Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko wins re-election, Bazzi joins City Council

November 10th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — It looked to be a close race between Mayor Dan Paletko and City Councilwoman Lisa Hicks-Clayton in Tuesday's election, but once the absentee votes...

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Two new women join Dearborn City Council, Arab Americans top vote getters

November 10th, 20170 DEARBORN — A few months ago, a slew of new names on the Aug. 8 ballot signaled a community was gaining leverage in the local political sphere. While Arab Americans...

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Dearborn re-elects Mayor O’Reilly to ‘finish what he started’

November 10th, 20170 DEARBORN — It was the city's contentious mayoral race that drove most voters to the polls. Many voters told The AANews reporters they hoped for a change of course...

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Arab Americans eye voter unity, representation in city government ahead of Nov. 7 elections

November 3rd, 20170 DEARBORN – Since it was established in 1927, Dearborn has become recognized as a model city where families enjoy top-notch public schools, safety, city services and...

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Misconduct allegations resurface against Dearborn Councilman Tafelski

November 3rd, 20170 DEARBORN ― Longtime Dearborn City Councilman Tom Tafelski and candidate for mayor, has been accused by multiple citizens of abusing his power while on the...

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Dearborn Heights City Council set to see new faces; Arab Americans hope to expand representation

October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The main races in the November 7 election are between incumbent Mayor Dan Paletko and challenger Lisa Hicks-Clayton, and also for the four open...

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Dearborn to elect seven council members, new clerk in lukewarm races

October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN — There are only ten days left until the November 7 general election and residents are still considering their options, but not much has changed since the...

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Detroit: The comeback city to hold first post-bankruptcy elections

October 27th, 20170 By Farah Harb The Arab American News – intern DETROIT – On Nov. 7, Detroiters will vote for mayor, elect City Council candidates and choose a city clerk. These...

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Mayor O’Reilly discusses achievements, lays out his plans for Dearborn

October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN — There is a lot on the line in the city — from major investments and revitalization projects, to alleviating high property taxes and diversifying the...

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Tafelski shares why he should be Dearborn’s next mayor

October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN — This Monday, mayoral candidate and council President Pro-Tem Tom Tafelski was supposed to take part in a video interview with reporters from The AANews, as...

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Hamtramck: Fair representation, voter fraud allegations steer elections

October 27th, 20171 HAMTRMACK – A few divisive races and shake ups in the City Council are bound to emerge during elections in a town as diverse as Hamtramck. After a contentious...

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AAPAC announces endorsements for key municipal races

October 20th, 20170 DEARBORN – It was an unfavorable outcome for some new candidates in Dearborn and neighboring cities' primary elections, but some might have another shot at making it...

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Land deal puts Dearborn mayoral race in media crossfire

October 17th, 20170 DEARBORN — The city has had its fair share of shock and scandal during recent elections, but it took the first contested mayoral race since 2001 to land incumbent...

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Hamtramck: Arab Americans make headway in council race

August 11th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK — Even though 33 percent of Hamtramck's residents are Yemeni, only one Yemeni candidate— Mohammad Al-Somiri— made it to the general elections this...

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Dearborn Heights mayoral race: Paletko, Hicks-Clayton to face off on Nov. 7

August 11th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On August 8, Dearborn Heights held its municipal primary elections for mayor, City Council, City Clerk and treasurer. Mayor Dan Paletko won first...

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Detroit primary election results

August 11th, 20170 DETROIT — Incumbents in Detroit proved their favorability among residents. Mayor Mike Duggan received 67 percent (43,488 votes) of the total votes cast, while State...

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Beyond the ballot boxes: Rules about campaign signs

August 11th, 20171 DEARBORN — While lawn signs, bumper stickers, handbills and lots of red, white and blue are all pieces of the campaign paraphernalia, these materials can be an eyesore...

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Gary Woronchak gains an endorsement in his bid for State Senate