Election Headlines

Tonight, the city of Holland is holding a general City Council meeting that will mark the end on of an era: It's the last for Mayor Al McGeehan.

Overwhelming turnout in Kalamazoo helped pass an ordinance that includes gay, lesbian, and transgender people in an anti-discrimination ordinance.

Incumbent Jim Jendrasiak faced 30 year old challenger Dave Shaffer. Incumbent Jim White will retain his seat beating Carol Townsend.

Races are seen as a reflection of the President's performance.

The North Muskegon district is asking voters to approve a $1.7 million bond extension, and the Reeths-Puffer School District is also asking for a bond extension that would generate $23 million.

Voters will decide three city commission races today in Grand Rapids.

A special election for an open seat in the Michigan Senate pits a current and former state lawmaker against each other.

The Republican on Saturday plans to announce his intention to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat now held by Republican Pete Hoekstra of Holland.

Lt. Gov. John Cherry leads his fellow Democrats, but doesn't fare as well against potential GOP competitors in a new Michigan governor's race poll.

Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says he will seek the Republican nomination for governor with Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land as his running mate.