Your AnnArbor.com guide to results of the 2012 election
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Update at 7:54 a.m.: All of the townships have now reported their numbers.
Update at 1:40 a.m.: Some townships still are in the process of reporting their results to the county clerk. This guide will be updated with numbers and winners as information becomes available.
Find all final Washtenaw County results for contested races in the general election from Nov. 6, 2012 right here.
(Bolding indicates a win)
President & Vice President of the United States
- Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan, R
- Barack Obama & Joe Biden, D
- Virgil H. Goode, Jr., Jame N. Clymer, U.S. Taxpayers
- Jill Stein & Cheri Honkala, Green
- Ross C. Anderson & Luis Rodriguez, Natural Law party
U.S. Senator
- Pete Hoekstra, R, Statewide: 848,637
- Debbie Stabenow, D, Statewide: 1,218,113
- Scotty Boman, Libertarian, Statewide: 41,559
- Richard A. Matkin, U.S. Taxpayers, Statewide: 11,744
- Harley Mikkelson, Green, Statewide: 13,412
- John A. Litle, Natural Law Party, Statewide: 5,249
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Representative in U.S. Congress - District 7
- Tim Walberg, R, Statewide: 84,037
- Kurt Richard Haskell, D, Statewide: 66,477
- Ken Proctor, Libertatrian, Statewide: 4,097
- Richard E. Wunsch, Green, Statewide: 1,701
Representative in U.S. Congress - District 12
- Cynthia Kallgren, R, 31,003
- John Dingell, D, 73,384
- Richard J. Secula, Libertarian, 3,648
Ann Arbor City - Mayor
- John Hieftje, D, 36,733
- Albert Howard, No Party, 6,635
Ann Arbor City - Ward 5 Council Member
- Chuck Warpehoski, D, 10,371
- Stuart Berry, R, 2,281
Augusta Township Supervisor
- Pete Hafler, D, 1,746
- Brian Shelby, R, 1516
Augusta Township Clerk
- Kathy Giszczak, D, 1,770
- Kathleen McDonald, R, 1,491
Augusta Township Treasurer
- Susan Burek, D, 311
- Nevel Overton Slack, R, 1,188
- Lynda H. Dew, D, 1,717
Augusta Township Trustee (four)
- Judy Thornton, D, 1,678
- Douglas Newsome, R, 1,203
- Dwight Parris Bennett, R, 1,268
- Michael J. King, R, 1,335
- Joseph Keefe, D, 1,659
- Dennis Chie, R, 1,485
- Ira Todd, D, 1,627
- Cath Howard, D, 1,662
Dexter Township Supervisor
- Pat A. Kelly, R, 1818
- James L. Drolett, R, 1737
Dexter Township Treasurer
- Libby Brushaber, R, 1817
- Dana Bullen, D, 1633
Dexter Township Trustee (four)
- Michael Howard, R, 1632
- John T. Emerick, R, 1576
- Bill Gajewski, R, 1630
- Carl J. Lesser, R, 1802
- Anne Sullivan Buchholz, D, 1631
- Steve Feinman, D, 1504
- Jason Maciejewski, D, 1647
Northfield Township Supervisor
- Marilyn Handloser Engstrom, R, 2,074
- Richard K. Rohrer, D, 1832
Northfield Township Treasurer
- Robert Erickson, D, 2,013
- Kathy Braun, R, 1,821
Northfield Township Trustee (four)
- Wayne F. Dockett, R, 1,960
- Jacqueline R. Otto>, R, 2,026
- Athena Trentin, D, 1,551
- Douglas R. Del Favero, D, 1,516
- Jeffery Vega, R, 1,793
- Janet M. Chick, R, 1,987
- David E. Gibbons Jr., D, 1,675
- Tracy S. Thomas, D, 1,881
Saline City - Mayor
- Glenn Law, 1711
- Brian D. Marl, 2614
Sharon Township Trustee
(two)- James Hopkins, R, 568
- Katharyn Spiegel, No Party, 356
- Patricia J. Farmer, No Party, 367
Superior Township Trustee
(four)
- Lisa Lewis, D, 3143
- Nancy E. Caviston, D, 3168
- Alex Williams, D, 2957
- Rodrick Green, D, 3011
- Kevin Jardine, R, 1548
Sylvan Township Supervisor
- Scott E. Cooper, R, 905
- Robert W. Lange, No Party, 731
Sylvan Township Trustee
(two)
- Kurt P. Koseck, R, 974
- Sandra J. Egeler, D, 715
- Roy Schmidt, R, 1001
- Alex Slocum, No Party, 352
Webster Township Trustee (four)
- Charles L. Estleman, R, 2,055
- Denette Bolyard, No Party, 695
- Bradley Gibson, D, 1,827
- Gary J. Koch, R, 2,296
- Richard Kleinschmidt, R, 2,198
- John H. Westman, R, 2,061
York Township Supervisor
- Joan Alexander, D, 1029
- John W. Stanowski, R, 1616
York Township Trustee
(four)
- Jane A. Kartje, R, 1577
- Jill A. Hargrove, R, 1645
- Brian F. Iott, R, 1664
- Dan C. Pichla, R, 1498
- Gary Zajac, D, 1122
Ypsilanti Township Trustee
(four)
- Jean Hall Currie, D, 18,163
- Scott Martin, D, 17,644
- Stan Eldridge, D, 18,255
- Mike Martin, D, 17,940
- Lawrence W. Johnson, L, 3,422
Dexter Village - President
- Jim Carson, 763
- Shawn W. Keough, 1,051
Dexter Village - Trustee (three)
- Joe Semifero, 910
- Paul Cousins, 1,202
- Julie A. Knight, 1,033
- James Smith, 906
Ann Arbor Public Schools - Board Member
- Dale R. Leslie, 13,708
- Deb Mexicotte, 25,371
Chelsea School District - Board Member (two)
- Dana Emmert, 2127
- Laura C. Bush, 2987
- Steve Olsen, 2536
- Kathy Keinath, 1822
Dexter Community Schools - Board Member - Partial Term ending 12/31/2014 (one)
- Barbara Read, 3,896
- Chris Gordon, 3,463
Saline Area Schools - Board Member (two)
- Smita Nagpal, 3,682
- Diane L. Friese, 5,689
- Paul Hynek, 4,886
- Karen Delhey, 5,706
Ann Arbor District Library - Board Member (four)
- Margaret A. Leary, 28,060
- Rebecca Head, 26,827
- Prudence Rosenthal, 23,498
- Nancy Kaplan, 30,508
- Lyn Powrie Davidge, 21,670
State & County Candidates
State Representative - District 52
(2-year term)
- Mark Ouimet, R, 17,207
- Gretchen Driskell, D, 17,460
State Representative - District 53 (2-year term)
- Jeff Irwin, D, 28,201
- John J. Spisak, R, 6,196
State Representative - District 54 (2-year term)
- David Rutledge, D, 10,102
- Bill Emmerich, R, 2,895
State Representative - District 55 (2-year term)
- Owen Diaz, R, 10,269
- Adam Zemke, D, 22,297
- David McMahon, G, 1,147
State Board of Education, (two)
- Todd A. Courser, R
- Melanie A. Kurdys, R
- Michelle Fecteau, D
- Lupe Ramos-Montigny, D
- Andy LeCureaux, L
- Karen Adams, U.S. Taxpayers
- Gail M. Graeser , U.S. Taxpayers
- Candace R. Caveny, G
- Dwain Reynolds III, G
Justice of the Supreme Court - Incumbent Full Term
- Doug Dern, Statewide: 207,890
- Connie Marie Kelley, Statewide: 1,291,055
- Stephen Markman (Incumbent), Statewide: 1,417,134
- Bridget Mary McCormack, Statewide: 1,413,735
- Kerry L. Morgan, Statewide: 247,645
- Colleen O'Brien, Statewide: 1,311,304
- Bob Roddis, Statewide: 171,759
Justice of the Supreme Court - Incumbent Partial Term ending 01/01/15
- Mindy Barry, 300,225
- Sheila Johnson, 1,402,282
- Brian Zahra (Incumbent), 1,704,432
County Clerk/Register of Deeds (4-year term)
- Lawrence Kestenbaum, D, 73,327
- Stanley F. Watson, R, 34,316
County Water Resources Commissioner (4-year term)
- Evan Pratt, D, 72,763
- Eric Scheie, R, 33,403
County Prosecuting Attorney
(4-year term)
- Brian L. Mackie, D, 82,624
- Justin Altman, L, 14,910
County Sheriff
(4-year term)
- Jerry L. Clayton, D, 77,543
- Jeffrey R. Gallatin, R, 33,120
County Treasurer
(4-year term)
- Catherine McClary, D, 109, 236
- Marlene Chockley, R, 49,528
22nd Circuit Court Judge - Incumbent
- Timothy Connors (Incumbent) , 83,101
- Michael Woodyard, 25,432
22nd Circuit Court Judge - Non-Incumbent (6-year term; two advance)
- James A. Fink, 55,704
- Carol Kuhnke, 67,051
County Commissioner - District 1
(2-year term)
- Rob Turner, R, 10,258
- Kent Martinez-Kratz, D, 10,904
County Commissioner - District 3 (2-year term)
- Alicia Ping, R, 10,896
- Wesley Prater, D, 8,603
County Commissioner - District 4
- Richard Conn, R, 5,186
- Felicia Brabec, D 10,506
County Commissioner - District 5
(2-year term)
- Rolland Sizemore, D, 12,850
- Richard Deitering, R, 5035
County Commissioner - District 6
(2-year term)
- Ronnie D. Peterson, D, 13,462
- David H. Raaflaub, R 2,544
County Commissioner - District 7
(2-year term)
- Andy LaBarre, D, 12,817
- David Parker, R, 3,675
County Commissioner - District 8
(2-year term)
- Yousef Rabhi, D, 10,562
- Joe Baublis, R, 2,922
County Commissioner - District 9
(2-year term)
- Conan Michael Smith, D, 15,849
- John Floyd, R, 3,878
University of Michigan Board of Regents (two 8-year terms) Note: Results in this race were still being tabulated Wednesday morning. Democrat Mark Bernstein appeared to be a winner for one of the seats. The other race was too close to call between Republicans Dan Horning and Rob Steele.
- Dan Horning, R
- Robert Steele, R
- Mark Bernstein, D
- Shauna Ryder Diggs, D
- James Lewis Hudler, L
- Gregory Scott Stempfle, L
- Joe Sanger, U.S. Taxypayer
- Gerald T. Van Sickle, U.S. Taxpayer
- Eric Borregard, G
- Nikki Mattson, NLP
Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees (two 6-year terms)
- Richard J. Landau, 56,875
- Diana McKnight Morton, 68,797
- William Hazen Figg, 34,002
Proposals
Statewide
Proposal 1
A referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011 - the emergency manager law
- Yes: Statewide: 2,027,288
- No: Statewide: 2,231,756
Proposal 2
A proposal to amend the state constitution regarding collective bargaining
- Yes, Statewide: 1,431,385
- No: Statewide: 2,019,879
Proposal 3
Proposal to amend the state constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy
- Yes: Statewide: 1,053,425
- No: Statewide: 1,818,954
Proposal 4
A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and provide collective bargaining for in-home workers
- Yes, Statewide: 1,454,254
- No: Statewide: 1,970,073
Proposal 5
A proposal to amend the state constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by state government
- Yes: Statewide: 877,740
- No: Statewide: 1,963,467
Proposal 6
A proposal to amend the state constitution regarding construction od international bridges and tunnels
- Yes: Statewide: 1,127,844
- No: Statewide: 1,749,355
Non-statewide
City of Ann Arbor - 2 Proposals
Proposal A
- Yes: 34,959
- No: 16,123
Proposal B
- Yes: 22,254
- No: 28,166
City of Ypsilanti - 2 Proposals
City charter revision question
- Yes: 2,969
- No: 2983
Charter amendment to make use/consumption of marijuana lowest police priority
- Yes, 5635
- No, 1914
Augusta Township - 1 Proposal
Police protection proposal
- Yes: 1,335
- No: 1,877
Bridgewater Township - 2 Proposals
Proposed extra millage for police service
- Yes: 344
- No: 578
Proposed extra voted millage for roads
- Yes: 321
- No: 525
Dexter Township - 1 Proposal
Establish and construct a permanent fire substation millage proposal
- Yes: 1,788
- No: 1,677
Salem Township - 1 Proposal
Salem township rezoning referendum
- Yes: 855
- No: 2428
Scio Township - 1 Proposal
Farmland and open space land preservation millage proposal
- Yes: 7,228
- No: 3,377
Lincoln Consolidated School District - 2 Proposals
Millage renewal proposal to continue to provide earmarked funds to operate community recreation programs, including for senior citizens
- Yes: 7,965
- No: 4,009
Operating millage renewal proposal
- Yes: 7,076
- No: 4,009
Willow Run Community Schools - 2 Proposals
School district consolidation proposal
- Yes: 2528
- No: 1289
Operating millage proposal
- Yes: 3,692
- No: 3,565
Ypsilanti Public Schools - 2 Proposals
School district consolidation proposal
- Yes: 3831
- No: 1984
Operating millage proposal
- Yes: 8,243
- No: 6,964
Ann Arbor District Library - 1 Proposal
Ann Arbor District Library downtown building proposal
- Yes: 33,604
- No: 41,359
Chelsea Area Fire Authority - 1 Proposal
Chelsea Area Fire Authority renewal millage proposal
- Yes: 3314
- No: 1876
Comments
timjbd
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 : 1:27 p.m.
Hard to believe THAT many people voted in favor of Matty Maroun and his monopolistic Canada access. The new bridge is a no-brainer for Michigan. Proposal 6 A proposal to amend the state constitution regarding construction of international bridges and tunnels Yes: Statewide: 1,127,844 No: Statewide: 1,749,355
timjbd
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 : 2:47 p.m.
This illustrates the power TV advertising has over morons.
easy123
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 11:52 p.m.
Elections have consequences. http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/just-explain-it/why-social-security-running-money-just-explain-133731426.html This sounds a lot like Ann Arbors finances.
Townspeak
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 3:25 p.m.
where is the vote on the parks, art..etc?
Kyle Mattson
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 3:53 p.m.
Hi Townspeak- We had individuals stories for each of the Ann Arbor proposals, here are the links: Art: http://bit.ly/aadc-a2art12 Parks: http://bit.ly/aadc-a2parks12 Library: http://bit.ly/aadc-a2lib12
Tizz
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:21 p.m.
The defeat of the library proposal is going to cost taxpayers MORE money than if they had ratified it. Read the facts, folks, not the ads.
Classof2014
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 9:42 p.m.
If you got to Ann Arbor Chronicle, there is a much more detailed list of the proposals and what passed and what didn't. Just saying, might be a good idea to check it out.
paniroza03
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 8:23 p.m.
I know that not all the races in Superior Twp (as I'm sure in all the other townships and villages, etc) weren't hugely contested, but I would like to see the results. Either link it to a site that does report or put it on your website as I'm sure that is what this news outlet is for...to report...
Cole Bertsos
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 8:30 p.m.
Sorry about that— the link was inadvertantly removed from the article. It's been added to the top, but you can go here for every race: http://electionresults.ewashtenaw.org/nov2012/cumulativereport.html Thanks for letting us know!
slave2work
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 6:11 p.m.
Geez ohh pete... a bunch of cranky people on here today!!!!!
JMA2Y
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 5:17 p.m.
What is the point in reporting a handful of results? Print the whole list or direct us to where we can find all the results. This is lousy reporting.
Classof2014
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 9:43 p.m.
The reporting is always this bad unfortunately. Ann Arbor Chronicle has a much more detailed list, as well as having all the results. Just FYI
djacks24
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:48 p.m.
What about Ypsilanti Township?
Cindy Heflin
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 5:51 p.m.
Hi djacks24. Ypsilanti Township results are on the list above, but here are those vote totals: Jean Hall Currie, D, 18,163 Scott Martin, D, 17,644 Stan Eldridge, D, 18,255 Mike Martin, D, 17,940 Lawrence W. Johnson, L, 3,422
Laura
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:45 p.m.
What about City Council and the Library Board?
Brad
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:24 p.m.
City Council - you should end the current "1% skim for art" at your next meeting. It's over.
Townspeak
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:48 p.m.
Why does AA.com put statewide tally's for non incumbent sup court race but screws up the one regarding the incumbent? Very bad election reporting, not updated timely and confusing.
a2xarob
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:45 a.m.
tallies
Paul Wiener
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:29 p.m.
Re: the Library proposal vote: Thank you and bless you, Ann Arborites!!
LXIX
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:22 p.m.
As noted before, is this bold result correct? County Commissioner District 1 -> •Rob Turner, R, 10,258 •Kent Martinez-Kratz, D, 10,904
LXIX
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:52 p.m.
Never mind. Side article has o Kent Martinez-Kratz as winner.
David Frye
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:20 p.m.
Ack, and the plural of township is townships (not township's). I'm curious about where these results are coming in from. The totals on the state elections site are rather different.
David Frye
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:45 p.m.
Right, but the state elections site lists Washtenaw County totals, and the numbers aren't these.
Tony
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:31 p.m.
The heading is clear: "Washtenaw County results"
David Frye
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:10 p.m.
Correction: It is Shelia Johnson, not Sheila Johnson.
An Arborigine
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:10 p.m.
Rejoice fellow citizens, no more political advertisements and robocalls!!!
jns131
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:26 p.m.
Yes! My phone is quiet for once. I sit here enjoying the moment.
Heidi Koester
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:02 p.m.
I thought Brian Zahra actually retained his seat. http://www.freep.com/article/20121107/NEWS15/311070161/Republican-nominated-justices-led-their-races-maintain-control-Michigan-Supreme-Court
Kyle Mattson
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:54 p.m.
We're still waiting on a final count from the SOS for the regents race. It appears Bernstein will take one of the seats but the other is too close to call at this time.
Paula Gardner
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:25 p.m.
Kent Martinez-Kratz is the winner of that contest. I just corrected the list.
kmgeb2000
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:08 p.m.
What about this district? County Commissioner - District 1 (2-year term) Rob Turner, R, 10,258 (bold-suggesting win) Kent Martinez-Kratz, D, 10,904 (more votes indicating win)
Ed Kimball
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:52 p.m.
Just because Brian Zahra lost to Sheila Johnson doesn't mean you have to spell his name wrong.
rabinow
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:15 p.m.
It's "Shelia Johnson."
David Frye
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2:14 p.m.
Or hers, either. It is Shelia, not Sheila. Also, it looks like the small numbers reported here for this particular race are for the county only. Zahra won statewide.
Laura Jones
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:32 p.m.
Any results for Regents anywhere?
PhillyCheeseSteak
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:27 p.m.
Who won for the University of Michigan Board of Regents?
Ed Kimball
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 2 p.m.
Per the Michigan Daily "As of 8:15 a.m., top four regents candidates separated by less than 3 percent of the vote." http://www.michigandaily.com/news/17regents-election-too-close-call76 At that point it looked like it was likely Bernstein and one of the two Republicans, either Horning or Steele, who were in a virtual tie, with Diggs a little behind them. We may have to wait for all votes to know for sure.
Richard Douglass`
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:12 p.m.
Please name the two Ann Arbor proposals.
Ed Kimball
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:54 p.m.
A - Parks millage renewal B - Millage for public art
Melrose
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:11 p.m.
In the notes at the top, "township's" has no apostrophe. Why do we always see that around?!?!
Melrose
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 5:31 p.m.
I meant that it deserves no apostrophe.
Ed Kimball
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:53 p.m.
Now it does have an apostrophe. It should not, since it's plural and not a possessive.
Richard Douglass`
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:10 p.m.
All is well. The sun is shinning, Mitt can go home, our wonderful library is safe, and we can all get back to work.
Melrose
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 1:09 p.m.
Why is Rob Turner shown as a winner but with fewer votes?
Classof2014
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:28 a.m.
Yes! The bond for the library did not pass! Can someone please explain whether or not the Emergency Manager Law passed? As well as what the 2 City of Ann Arbor proposals were and which of them passed? it is not clear above. Thanks
Classof2014
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 9:44 p.m.
Thank you for the information! It's all good!
M
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:57 a.m.
I accidentally downvoted you, and I can't take it back. Sorry about that The Emergency Manager Law is too close to tell. Last night ~90% were reporting in, and the remaining 10% cannot turn the tide on props 2-6, but they could on the emergency manager law. I imagine we'll know in an hour or two.
dextermom
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:24 a.m.
And Dexter Village Council?
Cole Bertsos
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:33 a.m.
That has been added. Thanks for the heads up!
Krupper1
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:35 a.m.
Why have you skipped Lima Township?
Krupper1
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 4:01 a.m.
Thanks!
Julie Baker
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:54 a.m.
We'll update the intro to correct that oversight.
Krupper1
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:47 a.m.
"Find all final Washtenaw County results for the general election 2012 right here." does, indeed, hinge heavily on the word "all."
Krupper1
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:42 a.m.
Where is that stated in the introductory copy?
Julie Baker
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 3:39 a.m.
Our list focuses on contested races.