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A look at Michigan’s Congressional races: Who’s running (Part 2)

March 16th, 20180 By Farah Harb The Arab American News The following is the continued list of Metro Detroit candidates running for congressional seats in the Aug. 7 and Nov. 6...

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Abdul El-Sayed on a mission to change the face of Michigan politics

March 9th, 20180 DEARBORN — He'd never thought politics would be in the cards for him, but Abdul El-Sayed is the first Democratic candidate to submit required signatures to the state,...

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Michigan legislators debate bills that could allow online voter registration

March 9th, 20180 LANSING — For those in Michigan still not registered to vote, signing up may soon become easier. The elections committees in both the State Senate and House of...

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Garden City mayor announces bid for state house seat

March 9th, 20180 GARDEN CITY — Garden City Mayor Randy Walker announced he is running for the 11th district seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, which comprises Garden city,...

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A look at Michigan’s Congressional races (Part 1)

March 2nd, 20180 Over the course of the following weeks, The AANews will be looking at U.S. Congressional candidates in the Aug. 7 and Nov. 6 elections. Here are some from Flint and...

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Hundreds attend fundraiser to retain Judge Mariam Bazzi

March 2nd, 20180 "I will work very hard during this election season to retain my seat because I want to continue serving the people of Wayne County." - Judge Mariam Bazzi DEARBORN...

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Westland Mayor Bill Wild seeks Conyers’ seat

February 23rd, 20180 Westland Mayor Bill Wild has thrown his hat in the race to replace former Congressman John Conyers in the 13th Congressional District. Wild said in a statement by his...

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Hundreds attend Sam Baydoun’s first fundraiser in bid for Wayne County Commission

February 23rd, 20180 I want to give back to all of you. I truly believe that there is no greater calling than public service. I want the opportunity to fight for you. DEARBORN — More than...

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Republican gubernatorial candidates lack in diversity, but loyal to party policies

February 16th, 20180 Bringing back jobs, improving the economy, education, immigration and infrastructure are some of the most prominent issues on Michigan voters' minds this upcoming...

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Hamtramck City Councilman Saad Almasmari kicks off campaign for State House seat

February 9th, 20180 HAMTRAMCK — When Saad Almasmari made history in Nov. 2015 by receiving the most votes in the Hamtramck City Council race— making it the first City Council...

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Funds for governor’s race near $17 million

February 9th, 20180 LANSING — The amount of money raised for the soon-to-be open governor's seat is nearly $17 million, according to reports. These figures are more than double amount...

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Democratic gubernatorial race offers wide representation and diversity

February 9th, 20180 This gubernatorial election has a pool of Democratic candidates who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including an Arab American, an African American and an...

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Rashida Tlaib seeks Conyers’ seat, would be first Muslim woman in Congress

February 6th, 20180 DETROIT — Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, has officially thrown her hat in the race for Michigan's 13th congressional district. The seat was left open by longstanding...

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Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announces re-election bid

January 26th, 20180 DETROIT — On Jan. 22, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced before a crowd of more than 100 supporters at the Samaritan Center on the city's east side that...

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Dearborn’s longtime associate broker Sam Baydoun announces run for Wayne County Commission seat

January 26th, 20180 DEARBORN — Dearborn Real Estate associate broker and businessman Sam Baydoun announced that he will seek the Wayne County Commission seat being vacated by Chairman...

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Dearborn’s longtime associate broker Sam Baydoun announces run for Wayne County Commissioner seat

January 24th, 20181 DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn Real Estate associate broker and businessman Sam Baydoun announced today that he will seek the Wayne County Commission seat being vacated by...

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Reps. Abdullah Hammoud and Darrin Camilleri receive Legislator of the Month awards

January 12th, 20180 LANSING — State Reps. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) and Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown Township) were named co-recipients of Progress Michigan's Legislator of the...

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Gary Woronchak gains an endorsement in his bid for State Senate

January 12th, 20180 DETROIT — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has announced her endorsement of Gary Woronchak for the State Senate in the Third District. "Gary Woronchak understands...

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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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