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Judge orders counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in Hamtramck's mayoral race decided by 11 votes
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Faraz Javed , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 3, 2026
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Key points The election was originally decided by just 11 votes. A judge has ordered the counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in a mayoral race.
A judge has ordered the counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in a mayoral race. The election was originally decided by just 11 votes. This development comes nearly a year after voters chose their next mayor, and the outcome is still being contested in court.
The discovery of the ballots and subsequent recounts and lawsuits have led to a prolonged legal battle. The opponent of the current mayor is prepared to see the process through, advocating for the counting of the disputed ballots to uphold democracy and people's rights.
Further details on the case, including a video report, are available from the source.
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Published: October 3, 2026 ·
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