Election Results: Bergman/Coffia/Roth Win, TIF Proposals Pass, Spence Unseats Jewett & More Local Races
By Beth Milligan | Nov. 6, 2024
Former President Donald Trump appeared on a path to victory in the 2024 presidential election as of early Wednesday morning, clinching key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina and showing strong leads in Michigan and Wisconsin. However, votes were still being counted in many states, with the Associated Press not yet formally declaring a winner as of press time at 3am.
In Michigan, Republican U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman was elected to a fifth term after defeating Democratic challenger Callie Barr of Traverse City. Barr was the first woman to be nominated by a major political party to represent the district in Congress. Bergman, however, fended off his opponent with 59 …
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