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Saturday, November 10, 2012  The vote count from Tuesday's presidential election is finally in from Florida, and President Obama is the winner.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Voters in the city of flint said "yes" to a public safety millage yesterday. The approval means residents will pay about seventy dollars more a year for increased police and fire services.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Michigan voters overwhelmingly reject all five proposals that would have, if passed, amended the state constitution. Dealing with issues ranging from collective bargaining to building a new bridge to Canada.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  UPDATE: President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  President Barack Obama will serve another four years as President of the United States.  Obama took battleground states including Ohio, Iowa and Colorado on his way to the 270 electoral votes he needed.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Republicans approach renewed control of House as Dems fail to make inroads in East, Midwest.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  No Republican presidential nominee has won in Michigan since George H.W. Bush in 1988. If Mitt Romney breaks his party's losing streak, it will be a very bad sign for President Barack Obama, who easily carried the state four years ago. Polls consistently have shown President Obama ahead, but narrowly.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Two county commissioners who are facing off in an election because of redistricting got into a fight outside a church polling place.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  There was a lengthy line at the Flint Community Sch Bryant Center. The wait appeared to be about thirty minutes. Because of the lengthy ballot, voters are urged to give themselves extra time when heading out to the polls Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Michigan voters have a crowded state ballot to cast on election day. It includes six policy initiatives, five of which would amend the Michigan Constitution. Among them are several measures pushed by unions, including a labor backed proposal to guarantee union collective bargaining rights in the state constitution.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow appears likely to win a third term, as pre-election polls have shown her with double-digit leads. Republican challenger Pete Hoekstra insists he's getting a late surge of support.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The governor's state-wide bus tour made a stop at SVSU to spread a message concerning Tuesday's election and the six state proposals voters will encounter on the ballot.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  What do you get when you combine the upcoming election with Halloween? Trick-or-Vote.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  A Saginaw citizens group organized a rally to inform and encourage local voters to get to the polls on November 6.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  A local church is taking part in a nation-wide protest to stand up for religious freedom.