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Elections Held Across Michigan On May 7

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:46 +0000

Dozens of special elections are being held in Michigan on Tuesday, May 7. There are elections in Hudsonville, Wyoming, Zeeland, Otsego, Holland, Grandville, and many other West Michigan locations. Spring elections don’t typically draw the same attention as those in the fall, but they are just as important. Today’s elections cover a wide range of [...]

Lowell Schools Millage Fails

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:35:21 +0000

It’s election night for some school districts in West Michigan. Results are coming in. [UPDATED WITH ALL RESULTS] Lowell Schools Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage has failed by a vote of 741-650. The millage would have added 1 Mill for 7 years. See a breakdown of the Lowell votes here. Results from Martin, Hopkins, [...]

How Long Would You Wait In Line To Vote? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:55 +0000

The election is over. So is the waiting. Many waited an hour or longer to vote in West Michigan. Would you wait that long? How long would you wait in line to vote? I visited my polling location late morning to try to avoid the crowds. I was lucky to find a line that was [...]

Should Election Day Be A National Holiday? [Poll]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:12:30 +0000

In the majority of countries around the world, voting takes place on a weekend or election day is a national holiday. This allows for the most people to reach the polls without their jobs interfering. Some countries even have polls open for several days or weeks to make sure that everyone who wishes to vote can do so. Should the United States do the same thing? Take our poll and tell us what you think.

Michigan Ballot Proposals are Very Confusing

Andy Rent — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:50:10 +0000

Are you as confused about the ballot proposals as I am? There are six proposals on our ballot this election day. With all of the advertising regarding each proposal, I’m not sure which way to vote. Maybe we can help. Our news partner, WZZM13, has taken each proposal, and tried to present to you what [...]

The Election is Tuesday and Voting Will Take Longer

Andy Rent — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:55:22 +0000

The Ballot for this years Presidential election is big…really big. With races for President, senators, judges, representatives and six proposals, this year’s ballot is expected to take even longer to complete. Our news partner, WZZM TV13, reports most communities in Kent County have ballots that are 19 inches, double sided, with some that have a [...]

Presidential Debate is Great Musical Video (video)

Andy Rent — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:30:55 +0000

This video is a blast! The first Presidential Debate for 2012 was held last week, as we all know. Immediately, reporters and analysts were debating the outcome of the debate. The discussion will likely go on until the next Presidential Debate. However, a production team and auto-tune wizards, The Gregory Brothers, went to work right [...]

West Michigan Election Results

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:39:26 +0000

Tuesday, August 7, was election day in Michigan. Elections for U.S. Senate, Congressional Districts, and State House grabbed many of the headlines, but there were also many votes at the township and county level. Results are in. Some notable races include: Pete Hoekstra’s win in the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate. Fred Upton’s win in the Republican Primary [...]

Millages and Elections Coming May 3

Paul Lee — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:47:14 +0000

In just over a week, the citizens of Grand Rapids and its suburbs will have some decisions to make about education, taxes and transportation. Some of the choices: Two Grand Rapids Public school board seats, a Hudsonville facilities upgrade, and a public transportation system overhaul requiring some changes along Division Avenue. If you need help [...]

Voting Is Tomorrow…

Kim Carson — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:57:56 +0000

Get In And Out Of The Voting Booth More Quickly Tomorrow!