Local Election
Local Election
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...
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...
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......
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...
Dearborn mayoral race: O’Reilly, Tafelski head for Nov. 7 showdown
August 11th, 20172 DEARBORN — Despite excitement about this year's primary elections, the bustle of many campaign volunteers outside polling locations and significant mayoral races, the......
High candidate representation in Dearborn Heights, low voter turnout
August 8th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS-- There was low voter turnout throughout the day at various precincts in Dearborn Heights, but there was an abundance of representation for the...
Dearborn volunteers remain enthusiastic despite low voter turnout
August 8th, 20170 DEARBORN- Even though the primary voting in Dearborn has been slow since the polls opened at 8 a.m. this morning, volunteers remain optimistic. According to data from......
Low number of voters at the polls in Hamtramck
August 8th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK- So far, a low number of voters showed up at the Hamtramck precincts for this year’s primary. According to City Clerk August Gitschlag, there are 1385...
Our endorsements for Dearborn, Hamtramck and Detroit municipal elections
August 4th, 20170 One might think that Dearborn prospers businesswise— mainly as home to Ford Motor Company's world headquarters—yet it doesn't, due to the lack of change in the......
The Dearborn Heights 2017 primary elections: Our endorsements
July 28th, 20171 As Dearborn Heights' community and economic landscape transforms to reflect its neighboring city of Dearborn, so must the city's government transform to reflect its...
Meet Dearborn’s City Clerk candidates
July 24th, 20170 Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's City Clerk. Four of them are Arab Americans. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary......
Meet Dearborn’s City Council candidates
July 24th, 20170 There are 16 candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's City Council. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The top 14...
Meet Dearborn Heights’ City Council candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - A changing city requires a change in leadership. That is the premise many of Dearborn Heights' City Council candidates are running their campaigns on......
Meet Dearborn Heights’ mayoral candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Three candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn Heights' mayor. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The...
Meet Dearborn’s mayoral candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN - Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's mayor. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The top two will......
An overview of primary elections in Metro Detroit
July 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — Although voters and candidates in Dearborn are preparing for the Aug. 8 primary election, not all communities in Metro Detroit have primaries. These are the...
How to vote on August 8 if you’re overseas or in the military
July 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — Majority immigrant cities like Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck tend to see a decrease in residents every summer, since most community members......
AAPAC issues more endorsements, approves financial support for selected candidates
July 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Thursday, AAPAC members approved monetary support for selected candidates who are members of the organization. Also, AAPAC members voted to support Mo...
Hamtramck elections draw more Arab American candidates, but challenges lie ahead
July 14th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK — As Michiganders mull over who to elect or reelect to various government positions, a town with a growing Arab American population is also preparing for the......
AAPAC endorses mayoral candidates Jim Parrelly in Dearborn and Dan Paletko in Dearborn Heights
July 14th, 20171 DEARBORN — After a lengthy process, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) endorsed candidates for various positions in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights'...
Councilman Tom Berry rescinds resignation
June 2nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights city councilman Tom Berry, who originally resigned from his position on May 16, decided to rescind his resignation. He spoke......
Dearborn Heights Councilman Tom Berry suddenly resigns
May 19th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, May 16, Dearborn Heights City Councilman Tom Berry abruptly resigned. He released a letter to the mayor, city residents, employees and his...
Coleman Young II aims to reinvent Detroit through his father’s legacy
April 29th, 20171 DETROIT — It's not uncommon for the children of influential figures to dedicate their careers to ensuring their parents' legacies are kept alive, but State Senator......
