As the election results get finalized, we wanted to pass
along to you the unofficial results from the recent election. As you’re
well aware, President Barack Obama soundly defeated Governor Mitt Romney here
in Michigan, but here are other noteworthy elections in the state last night:
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Senator Debbie Stabenow also scored a strong
victory over former Congressman Pete Hoekstra.
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The state Supreme Court returned Justices
Markman and Zahra to the bench and Democratic nominee Bridget McCormack locked
up the third open seat on the court. The Republicans retained their 4-3
majority on the high court.
·
All six ballot proposals were
defeated.
The House Republicans retained their majority by a 59-51
advantage (down from 64-46). Here are some of the key races highlighted:
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House District 76 - Representative Roy
Schmidt was defeated by Democrat Winnie Brinks. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.
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House District 84 - Republican Dan
Grimshaw was defeated by former Representative Terry Brown. DEMOCRATIC
PICK-UP.
·
House District 101 - Representative Ray
Franz (Republican) defeated Democrat Allen O’Shea 51%-48%. REPUBLICAN
HOLD.
·
House District 91 - Representative Holly
Hughes (Republican) was defeated by Democrat Colleen LaMonte in a razor thin
contest by 333 votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.
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House District 57 - Representative Nancy
Jenkins (Republican) faces former Democratic State Senator Jim Berryman.
Ms. Jenkins prevailed by over 2000 votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.
·
House District 71 - Representative Deb
Shaughnessy (Republican) faced a rematch with her 2010 opponent, Democrat
Theresa Abed, whom she narrowly defeated. Representative Shaughnessy was
defeated by more than 3000 votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.
·
House District 63 – Republican Speaker of
the House Jase Bolger faced Democrat Bill Farmer on Tuesday. Speaker
Bolger survived a scare by 800 votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.
·
House District 110 - Representative Matt
Huuki faced Democrat Scott Dianda. Mr. Dianda capitalized on the
increased turnout and defeated Representative Huuki by just over 1000
votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.
·
House District 52 - Representative Mark
Ouimet (Republican) faced Democrat Gretchen Driskell in this that covers parts
of Washtenaw County. Ms. Driscoll defeated Representative Ouimet by over
3000 votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.
·
House District 39 - Republican Klint
Kesto faced Democrat Pam Jackson in this open seat previously held by a
Democrat which includes West Bloomfield, Commerce and Wixom in Oakland
County. Mr. Kesto prevailed by almost 3000 votes. REPUBLICAN PICK-UP.
·
House District 25 - Republican Sean Clark
faced off against Democrat Henry Yanez in this seat consisting portions of
Sterling Heights and Warren. Mr. Yanez prevailed by just over 1000 votes.
DEMOCRATIC HOLD.
·
House District 67 - Republican Jeff
Oesterle faced Democrat Tom Cochren in this seat covering southern Ingham
County. Mr. Cochren defeated Mr. Oesterle by over 5000 votes. DEMOCRATIC
HOLD.
·
House District 103 - Representative Bruce
Rendon faced Democrat Lon Johnson in this seat that includes Kalkaska,
Crawford, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Ogemaw Counties. Representative Rendon
defeated Mr. Johnson by over 2500 votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.
·
House District 108 - Representative Ed
McBroom faced Democrat Sharon Gray in this seat covering the Southwest Upper
Peninsula of Michigan. Representative McBroom defeated Ms. Gray by over 3500
votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.
·
House District 70 - Representative Rick
Outman (Republican) faced a rematch versus former Representative Mike
Huckleberry (Democrat) in this seat that includes Montcalm and parts of Gratiot
Counties. Representative Outman defeated Mr. Huckleberry by just under
3000 votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.
·
House District 23 - Representative Pat
Somerville (Republican) defeated Democrat Tom Boritzki . REPUBLICAN
HOLD.
·
House District 106 - Representative Peter
Pettalia (Republican) defeated Democrat Kenneth Hubbard in this seat covering
Iosco, Alcona, Alpena, Presque Isle, and Cheboygan Counties. REPUBLICAN
HOLD.
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