37 disputed Hamtramck ballots should be counted, court rules, potentially leading to new mayor

By: Hayley Harding, Votebeat

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 28, 2026

Words: 740

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here.

In the latest twist in the dramatic and contested election for Hamtramck mayor, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that 37 disputed ballots should be counted, potentially reversing the outcome of the election almost three months into the new mayor’s term.

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