government
Another ballot surfaces in Hamtramck amid growing election concerns
By Lauren Kostiuk at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
A ballot from Hamtramck’s November 2025 General Election has been discovered inside the City Clerk’s Office, adding a new wrinkle to an already contentious post-election saga.Update: Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi calls for election reform after another uncounted ballot is discovered“I can confirm ...
Key takeaway 4, 2025 General Election was discovered in the City Clerk’s Office,” said Hamtramck City Clerk Sami Elhady.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The discovery of another ballot in Hamtramck's City Clerk's Office raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in this Detroit -area community. With a mayoral election still unresolved, the emergence of this new ballot adds to the uncertainty surrounding the outcome. The fact that it was found in the same office where 37 uncounted absentee ballots were discovered after the November 2025 election suggests a need for closer scrutiny of the city's election procedures. As the matter is referred to the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, residents of Hamtramck will be watching to see how this latest development affects the ongoing dispute over the mayoral race. The city's ability to conduct fair and transparent elections is crucial to maintaining trust in local government, and it remains to be seen how the city will address these concerns and ensure the accuracy of future elections.
About this story
Original reporting by WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News . The Detroit surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Detroit stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering government and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A ballot from Hamtramck’s November 2025 General Election has been discovered inside the City Clerk’s Office, adding a new wrinkle to an already contentious post-election saga.Update: Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi calls for election reform after another uncounted ballot is discovered“I can confirm ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News and curated for The Detroit readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Lauren Kostiuk at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News. To learn more about how The Detroit selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The Detroit, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter