Fox 2 has election results for the August 7, 2012 election, including races for U.S. Senate and House and the Michigan House of Representatives, as well as the Detroit Institute of Arts Millage.
Fox 2 has election results for the August 7, 2012 election, including races for U.S. Senate and House and the Michigan House of Representatives, as well as the Detroit Institute of Arts Millage.
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Take a look a key results from Tuesday's Michigan primary:
- Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra defeated Clark Durant and Randy Hekman in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Hoekstra faces two-term Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow in the November general election. Hoekstra told supporters yesterday that his campaign will take what it's learned "and apply it to the next 13 weeks."
- U.S. Rep. Gary Peters has won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 14th District, defeating another member of Congress and three other candidates. Peters and U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke ran in the same district after Michigan lost a seat due to population loss. Clarke's defeat means for the first time since 1965, the Detroit area will not be represented by two black members of Congress.
- Rep. John Conyers says he's gratified to win the Democratic nomination for a 25th term in office. Conyers easily defeated four Democrats in Tuesday's primary election. He's running in a newly drawn district that includes part of Detroit and more suburban territory than he's accustomed to representing.
- John Dingell has defeated Daniel Marcin in the Democratic primary in pursuit of his 29th full term in Congress. Dingell of Dearborn faces Republican opposition in the Nov. 7 general election for Michigan's 12th Congressional District seat.
- Syed Taj has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S.
House seat formerly held by Republican Thaddeus McCotter, Tea party favorite Kerry Bentivolio has won the Republican primary for the seat.
Voters in southeastern Michigan have approved a special millage to support the Detroit Institute of Arts. Leaders of the cultural institution say the 10-year millage passed Tuesday by voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties provides financial stability.
Macomb County
Approved Millages: Eastpointe Library - Yes Warren, Washington Township, Harrison Township police - Yes Bruce Township, Washington Township senior transportation - Yes Bruce Township, Washington Township parks - Yes
Rejected Millages: New Haven Public Safety - No New Baltimore - No
Oakland County
Approved Millages All police, fire and public safety millages - Yes Hazel Park Schools - Yes Brandon Township library - Yes Berkley services - Yes
Rejected Millages Oak Park retirement - No Oxford library - No Holly Schools - No
Wayne County
Approved Millages Garden City and Romulus Schools - Yes Redford public safety - Yes Livonia roads - Yes Westland library - Yes
Rejected Millages Huron Township public safety - No River Rouge Schools - No
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:33 GMT
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:18:12 GMT
Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:53:04 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings have confirmed to FOX 2 that they have agreed to a 3 year contract extension with Pavel Datsyuk that will keep him with the team through the 2016-2017 season.
The Detroit Red Wings have confirmed to FOX 2 that they have agreed to a 3 year contract extension with Pavel Datsyuk that will keep him with the team through the 2016-2017 season.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:08:18 GMT
Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:29 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:44:22 GMT
DTE Energy says about 17,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.
DTE Energy says about 20,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.
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