Articles tagged: elections 2012

2012 Election Day Results Live Chat

Posted: Nov 06, 2012

We'll be updating local, state, and national results as they are reported in. Join us as we chat about the election, publish our coverage, and discuss what the results mean for the future of the ... Read more »

Governor Snyder casts ballot, says Proposals 2 and 5 could be most damaging to Michigan

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Posted: Nov 06, 2012

Related Story: Long lines reported at polling places in Ann Arbor Complete election coverage Republican Governor Rick Snyder waited with his family for about half an hour to vote at his home polling station in ... Read more »

Updated live blog: Lines reported in Ann Arbor area as voters cast ballots

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Posted: Nov 06, 2012

Long lines were reported at several polling places around Ann Arbor Tuesday as voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots for president and for a host of national, state and local offices. They're also deciding on a raft of important ballot proposals. Read more »

Local universities encourage students and staff to vote in Nov. 6 election

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Posted: Nov 05, 2012

In the days leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, local universities have been encouraging their staffs and students to vote. Read more »

Board passes resolution to make 'good faith effort' to ensure Willow Run teachers are hired in new district

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Posted: Nov 02, 2012

The Willow Run Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday night supporting its teaching staff. The resolution said the existing Willow Run school board would make a good faith effort to help ensure the district’s ... Read more »

19 people apply for school board of proposed consolidated Ypsilanti-Willow Run district

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Posted: Nov 02, 2012

The number of applications submitted to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District for consideration for the proposed consolidated Ypsilanti-Willow Run district surpassed school leaders’ hopes. Read more »

Detroit Free Press / with poll: Obama widens lead over Romney in Michigan, poll shows

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Posted: Nov 01, 2012

A new Detroit Free Press-Channel 7 poll shows President Barack Obama with a 6-percentage point lead in Michigan over challenger Mitt Romney.. Read more »

opinion: AnnArbor.com joins MLive.com for endorsements in Michigan's 6 ballot proposals

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Posted: Nov 01, 2012

Endorsements in the six ballot issues facing Michigan voters are included both in Thursday's print edition of AnnArbor.com and our digital edition. Read more »

editorial: AnnArbor.com endorses Barack Obama for U.S. president

Posted: Oct 28, 2012

Barack Obama came into office facing daunting challenges: a struggling economy, two wars, fractured relations with some of our nation’s allies. Read more »

editorial: AnnArbor.com endorses Debbie Stabenow in U.S. Senate race

Posted: Oct 28, 2012

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race features a two-term incumbent from East Lansing and a former U.S. Congressman from Western Michigan as Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow is challenged by Republican Pete Hoekstra. Of the two, we believe ... Read more »

editorial: AnnArbor.com endorses Mark Ouimet for 52nd District State House

Posted: Oct 28, 2012

Michigan’s 52nd District State House battle involves two experienced local politicians who are backed by their respective parties in a race that has gained prominence as Democrats seek to regain control of the House. Read more »

Sheriff's Department discusses proposed police millage with Augusta Township residents

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Posted: Oct 25, 2012

Previous story: Augusta Township to ask voters to approve millage to reinstate police coverage Two deputies dedicated to Augusta Township would reduce response time and help the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department prevent crime from occurring. ... Read more »

COLUMN: Election 2012: Which way is the religious vote tilting?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2012

Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing election penalties. Are voters with different religious affiliations drawn to ... Read more »

Column: Coming next Sunday: AnnArbor.com candidate endorsements for Election 2012

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Posted: Oct 21, 2012

AnnArbor.com is coming into the Nov. 6 election with a body of work that includes news stories, reports of candidate forums, an online voter guide and access to both print and online letters to the ... Read more »