Primary Election Night - The Grand Rapids Press(08/05/2008) 
8:07
Jeff Haywood: 
The polls have closed and we will be reporting results as soon as they come in. Feel free to make a comment or question.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:07 Jeff Haywood
8:14
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
when will the results come in?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:14 Jesse
8:14
[Comment From DennisDennis: ] 
When should we expect results for the State Representative for 88?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:14 Dennis
8:15
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
is the Caledonia polls in yet?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:15 Jesse
8:16
jhiskes: 
Smaller races are often reported sooner. The larger races take a bit longer--more counting. It's too soon for anything just yet.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:16 jhiskes
8:18
jhiskes: 
Jesse, which Caledonia races are you interested in?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:18 jhiskes
8:18
[Comment From ronron: ] 
will i be able to get detroit "area" election results on this site? thanks.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:18 ron
8:20
[Comment From RyderRyder: ] 
When will they start reporting results.........does anyone have any idea?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:20 Ryder
8:20
[Comment From RyderRyder: ] 
Does anyone know what time they start getting results in?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:20 Ryder
8:20
[Comment From loulou: ] 
will saginaw county results come up on this site?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:20 lou
8:21
jhiskes: 

We'll cover major Detroit races here, such as the 3rd district, here and at Mlive.com/elections. What race results  are you looking for, Ron?

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:21 jhiskes
8:24
Jeff Haywood: 
Lou: Regarding Saginaw County news, the Saginaw News will be reporting results at mlive.com/elections and mlive.com/saginawnews.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:24 Jeff Haywood
8:25
[Comment From Mid Michigan QuestionMid Michigan Question: ] 
Have the results come in for Gratiot county judge?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:25 Mid Michigan Question
8:25
[Comment From jbadjbad: ] 
what's the feeling on 75th district results?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:25 jbad
8:26
[Comment From ronron: ] 
13th district and farmington hills. thanks, jhiskes
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:26 ron
8:26
[Comment From RyderRyder: ] 
Can you answer my question jhiskes as I am still here waiting for an answer? Just looking for a time frame that results start coming through.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:26 Ryder
8:27
jhiskes: 

Ryder, reporting times change a little every year. We'll post them as soon as we get them.

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:27 jhiskes
8:27
[Comment From ronron: ] 
oh yes, farmington hills=oakland county
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:27 ron
8:27
[Comment From loulou: ] 
Will look there, thank you!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:27 lou
8:29
[Comment From willwill: ] 
The feeling on the 75th District is definitely not Carnegie
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:29 will
8:29
Jeff Haywood: 

State Representative 86th District
With 4 of 50 Precincts reporting
-- Dave Hildenbrand 771
-- Melissa Casalina 128

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:29 Jeff Haywood
8:29
[Comment From Patchak's wifePatchak's wife: ] 
Heard Roger V won re-election in Wayland Twp
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:29 Patchak's wife
8:29
[Comment From RyderRyder: ] 
Thank You!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:29 Ryder
8:30
[Comment From rebekahrebekah: ] 
has the results come in for cannon township supervisor yet?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:30 rebekah
8:31
[Comment From lynnlynn: ] 
anything from Ottawa County / Allendale?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:31 lynn
8:31
Jeff Haywood: 

State Representative 73rd District
6 of 42 Precincts reporting
-- Tom Pearce 466
-- Bruce A. Hawley 198

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:31 Jeff Haywood
8:31
jhiskes: 
Nothing from Cannon Township yet
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:31 jhiskes
8:32
[Comment From JulesJules: ] 
Any word on Byron Township supervisor yet?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:32 Jules
8:33
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
Anything from Allegan county on the state rep?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:33 sally
8:34
jhiskes: 
No Ottawa County results yet either.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:34 jhiskes
8:35
[Comment From jbadjbad: ] 
hey will, are you a tietema or burdo promoter...or just a carnegie hater?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:35 jbad
8:35
[Comment From peterbpeterb: ] 
any news yet from the 1st State House District (Grosse Points, Harper Woods)?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:35 peterb
8:35
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
Dang....why not? :-)
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:35 sally
8:35
[Comment From rastim44rastim44: ] 
what about the appellate judge race in the northern part of mi
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:35 rastim44
8:36
[Comment From DelaneyDelaney: ] 
anxious to see 98th district rep. any early numbers?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:36 Delaney
8:36
[Comment From RyderRyder: ] 
Let me know as soon as you hear anything regarding Kent County Sheriff as I am from out of state waiting for the results of that one! Thanks!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:36 Ryder
8:37
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
If yard signs and enthusiasm are any indication for a winner, Tietema will be do great today in the 75th.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:37 1987QB
8:39
[Comment From willwill: ] 
carnegie hater
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:39 will
8:41
[Comment From beckbeck: ] 
nothing coming in from Saginaw? I'm out of town as well waiting for the Sheriff results.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:41 beck
8:46
Jeff Haywood: 

Kent County Jail Millage

With 10 of 268 precincts
YES 830
NO 799

Our politics editor says that it was defeated in Lowell Township precinct, which could spell trouble if other rural areas vote against it.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:46 Jeff Haywood
8:53
Jeff Haywood: 
Lots a questions about lots of races.... on this blog, we are mostly focusing on West Michigan. Check mlive.com/elections for coverage of other areas.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:53 Jeff Haywood
8:53
[Comment From ronron: ] 
j, any wayne or oakland county results yet? also, where can i go to get live updates? thanks.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:53 ron
8:56
[Comment From JoanJoan: ] 
I have Googled this many times and can't find the answer. In the primary today, specifically the sheriff's race, is it winner take all? Does one person need to get more than 50 percent of the votes to win outright?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:56 Joan
8:56
[Comment From jbadjbad: ] 
hey QB, if you are a CC grad then I'm embarrassed..."Tietema will be do great today in the 75th." thx, will you've kept it classy...something to be proud of
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:56 jbad
8:56
[Comment From Patchak's wifePatchak's wife: ] 
Official results from Wayland Township (sorry I didn't write down vote totals); Supervisor: Roger VanVolkinburg; Trustees: Pat Staley & Larry Brenner; Bob Genetski had highest total for 88th District Race
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:56 Patchak's wife
8:56
[Comment From JinxJinx: ] 
Personally I voted for Carnegie because he seemed like the only person that can beat Dean - Tietema nice guy and will probably be the candidate elected because Grand Rapids continously underachieves
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:56 Jinx
8:56
[Comment From JulieJulie: ] 
any word on byron center supervisor yet?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:56 Julie
8:57
jhiskes: 
Nothing from Byron Center yet.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:57 jhiskes
8:58
Jeff Haywood: 

Whoever wins the Republican primary will move on to the Nov. 7 election. He would face a Democrat, but there are no Democratic candidates. (But there could be a write-in.)

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:58 Jeff Haywood
8:58
Jeff Haywood: 

Talking about Kent sheriff above...

 

Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:58 Jeff Haywood
9:01




jhiskes: 
State representative 88th District - Republican
16 of 42 precincts reporting
Todd Boorsma		 22.70%
Randal L. Brink 1.30%
Shelly Edgerton 10.33%
Jeff Farnsworth 9.72%
William D. Galligan 2.91%
Bob Genetski 31.68%
Joshua R. Leatherman 19.79%
Spencer B. Moore 1.50%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:01 jhiskes
9:01
[Comment From willwill: ] 
carnegie has voted once in his life and is a liar and a cheater. What about him makes you think he should represent our 75th district?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:01 will
9:02
Jeff Haywood: 

State Rep. 90th district
with 19 of 40 precincts counted
Bob Harmsen 858
Joe Haveman 3,527

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:02 Jeff Haywood
9:02
[Comment From JoanJoan: ] 
Thanks, Jeff!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:02 Joan
9:03
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
Don't be embarrassed, CC has produced lots of talented grads including TJ and Dan. I see on TV that Tietema has come out to a strong start, although very low percent reported.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:03 1987QB
9:03
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
Wow...the 88th surprises me. Boorsma outspent the entire field by 3 times
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:03 sally
9:05
[Comment From willwill: ] 
CC has produced talent - in Tietema. He will take this one and is the best man for the job
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:05 will
9:05
[Comment From jinxjinx: ] 
Like I said, Tietema is a nice guy. It wasn't that I was head over heals for Carnegie -rather a default from Burdo and Tietema- Why is Carnegie a liar and a cheat? Seemed nice when he stopped by..
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:05 jinx
9:06
Jeff Haywood: 

State House -- District 72
2 of 49 precincts - 4 percent

Ken Yonker 282 - 49 percent
Justin Amash 182 - 32 percent
Linda Steil 92 - 16 percent
Timothy Cyrus 10 - 2 percent
David Elias 10 - 2 percent
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:06 Jeff Haywood
9:06
[Comment From rebekahrebekah: ] 
no word from cannon township yet?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:06 rebekah
9:06
jhiskes: 

Still nothing from Canon Township.

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:06 jhiskes
9:08
[Comment From philphil: ] 
hello, any updates for the Caledonia supervisor results?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:08 phil
9:09
jhiskes: 
Nothing from Caledonia Township.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:09 jhiskes
9:10
[Comment From willwill: ] 
If you voted Carnegie for what you get at face value you're making a big mistake. Of course he seemed nice when he stopped by....
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:10 will
9:10
[Comment From ronron: ] 
jeff haywood, reults for wayne not until 10pm oakland i'm checking. "THANK YOU, THANK YOU, EVER SO MUCH FOR THE TWO WEBSITES!"
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:10 ron
9:11
[Comment From bt123bt123: ] 
Tietema a talent? C rated all the way around. I actually liked him because I felt sorry for him....kinda goofy..
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:11 bt123
9:12
Jeff Haywood: 

Looks like results are in for Ada Township:

Ada Township Supervisor
George Haga 705

William R. Wood 567

Ada Township Clerk

Susan A. Burton 800

Deborah Ensing Millhuff 460

Ada Township Trustees

(4 positions)

Cheryl L. Lathwell 387

Matt Nygren, Sr. 597

Lloyd C. Paul 403

Robert Proos 581

Jon Sarb 292

Jacqueline Smith 620

Mischelle D. Sytsma 599

John Westra 609

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:12 Jeff Haywood
9:12
jhiskes: 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 90TH DISTRICT

Republican

(WITH 34 OF 40 PRECINCTS COUNTED 85%)

Bob Harmsen. . . . . . . . . . 1,236 18.53

Joe Haveman. . . . . . . . . . 5,433 81.47
Total . . . . . . . . . 6,669
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:12 jhiskes
9:12
[Comment From willwill: ] 
nah, Tietema's a good guy and has a real genuine interest
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:12 will
9:14
Jeff Haywood: 

Sparta Township results are in
Fire equipment millage renewal

Yes ... 779

No ... 386

Fire equipment millage increase

Yes ... 617

No ... 544

Supervisor/Republicans
Dale Bergman (i) ... 595

Robert Boros ... 242

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:14 Jeff Haywood
9:17
[Comment From Big FellaBig Fella: ] 
Any Results yet from the Ottawa county Treasurer race? Thank you
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:17 Big Fella
9:17
[Comment From jinxjinx: ] 
Why is Carnegie bad? Half the people vote based on party and their initial impression of the candidate...Obama - Great example. Maybe I'm wrong...
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:17 jinx
9:17
[Comment From CuriousCurious: ] 
Do the dems have any chance in the 72nd district during the general election?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:17 Curious
9:17
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
Tietema has truly informed himself on the issues by talking to people in the community knee deep in them. Then, he made decisions with that information based on his upbringing and knowledge. Tietema is also knee deep in the issues as a business owner and community activist. His judgement has been very solid, and once he wins the primary, he will beat Dean in November. The community needs his ideas.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:17 1987QB
9:20
[Comment From JessicaJessica: ] 
Any word on Kwame's mom yet in Detroit?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:20 Jessica
9:22
jhiskes: 

Ottawa County
TREASURER
(WITH 91 OF 110 PRECINCTS COUNTED 82.73%)
Steven P. Namenye. . . . . . . . 26.11%
Bradley J. Slagh . . . . . . . . 73.87%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1ST DISTRICT

(WITH 9 OF 12 PRECINCTS COUNTED 75%)

Glenn Bareman . . . . . . . . . 44.06%

Joyce Kortman . . . . . . . . . 55.94%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT

WITH 8 OF 9 PRECINCTS COUNTED 88.89%

Chris A. Houghtaling. . . . . . . 34.48%

Dennis W. Swartout . . . . . . . 65.52%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 9TH DISTRICT

(WITH 12 OF 12 PRECINCTS COUNTED)

Allen Dannenberg . . . . . . . . 47.57%

Robert W. Karsten. . . . . . . . 52.43%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:22 jhiskes
9:22
[Comment From willwill: ] 
I'm not the only one that thinks it......http://www.topix.com/forum/city/grand-rapids-mi/TBOB77ABJ5J2VVJA0
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:22 will
9:22
Jeff Haywood: 

It's early, but it looks like Detroit Mayor's mother may be in trouble in her U.S. House race.

21 of 343 precincts - 6 percent

Mary Waters 2,002 - 44 percent

Martha Scott 1,480 - 32 percent

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (i) 1,111 - 24 percent

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:22 Jeff Haywood
9:24
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
Is there a place where you can go and find out "which" of the precincts make up what's being reported??
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:24 sally
9:24
[Comment From Big FellaBig Fella: ] 
Thank you for the Ottawa county results. Very much appreciated
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:24 Big Fella
9:24
[Comment From SarahSarah: ] 
I'm not surprised Kilpatricks mom had a hard time.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:24 Sarah
9:25
[Comment From jinxjinx: ] 
wow... Well Dean will win again...I truly don't think that Tietema can beat dean..
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:25 jinx
9:26
[Comment From jbadjbad: ] 
QB, I was wrong shouldn't have picked on you for typing too fast...sorry about that. DT is solid guy, I know some of the family. Will...you call a guy a liar & cheater you better be able to say it in person and have something other than hearsay to base it on. I don't see your name on a ballot or taking on the issues in our state. Perhaps, you should pretend that you are in the library and keep quiet before a book takes you upside that narrow head of yours
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:26 jbad
9:28
Jeff Haywood: 
With 16 of 16 precincts in, former Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen appears to have knocked off veteran Commissioner Paul Mayhue in the Southeast Grand Rapids 14th district.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:28 Jeff Haywood
9:28
jhiskes: 
Sally, on electionmagic.com, clicking on "detailed results" below some races will give you precinct-by-precinct results. Let me know what race you're looking for if you'd like help.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:28 jhiskes
9:29
Jeff Haywood: 
Talen 687 to 434 for Mayhue
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:29 Jeff Haywood
9:31
jhiskes: 

Kent County Jail Millage
 73 of 268 Precincts reporting
Yes 9140
No 7301

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:31 jhiskes
9:31
Jeff Haywood: 

In the Kent County sheriff's race
73 of 268 Precincts

Eugene S. Debbaudt 3,893
Tom Raymond 3,491
Lawrence A. Stelma 7,090
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:31 Jeff Haywood
9:34
[Comment From SarahSarah: ] 
WoW! Really surprised about the Mayhue results!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:34 Sarah
9:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
kentwood library results?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:34 Guest
9:38
jhiskes: 
AP reports low turnout:   About 10 percent of Wayne County voters had cast ballots by 6:30 p.m., not including absentee ballots,
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:38 jhiskes
9:38
jhiskes: 
Nothing yet on Kentwood library millage.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:38 jhiskes
9:39
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
Could the Mayhue vote be a message from the community that we don't like the way our current government is handling things? Their answer of taking more of our money and doing less with it is not working. That again is why Tietema is part of the solution.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:39 1987QB
9:43
jhiskes: 
Allegan County
County Board District 3
2 of 4 precincts reporting
James R. Mentzer 35.45%
Paul Van Eck 64.55%

Drain Commissioner
27 of 46 precincts reporting
Jeff Arndt 44.22%
Becky Rininger 55.60%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:43 jhiskes
9:43
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
88th seems to be stuck on 38 percent reporting.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:43 sally
9:44
Jeff Haywood: 
Looks like in the state house's 75th district, Republican Dan Tietema will win and face incumbent Robert Dean in November.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:44 Jeff Haywood
9:45
[Comment From Jeff SemakJeff Semak: ] 
Has the Spart township supervisor been decided?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:45 Jeff Semak
9:46
jhiskes: 
Sparta Township Supervisor
All precincts reporting
Dale Bergman   595
Robert G. Boros 242
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:46 jhiskes
9:47
[Comment From joejoe: ] 
the 72nd seems surpising
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:47 joe
9:47
[Comment From DelaneyDelaney: ] 
electionmagic.com is a great site but no Saginaw County. and nothing yet on mlivesaginaw. any words at all from the 98th?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:47 Delaney
9:47
[Comment From JestJest: ] 
Did Ron Paul win?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:47 Jest
9:47
[Comment From willwill: ] 
can you show us numbers for the 75th? Is Tietema for sure?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:47 will
9:48
[Comment From WalyWaly: ] 
Georgetown Township Supervisor 1 Candidate to be Elected (REP) D. Dale Mohr 2,874 64% (REP) William Holland 1,606 36% Precincts Reporting: 95%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:48 Waly
9:49
[Comment From WalyWaly: ] 
Incumbant out as Supervisor and 3 of 4 Trustee are new in Georgetown Township
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:49 Waly
9:50
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
GO TIETEMA!!!!!!!!!!!! I will say again, the state, especially the more logically thinking West side, is ready for more of a pro-business approach, and the answer of increasing taxes toward a large government vacuum is not working. Mayhue is an example, Dean's taxation record speaks for itself. We need jobs, we need character, we need Tietema. Let's get them in November.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:50 1987QB
9:50
[Comment From WalyWaly: ] 
Georgetown Township Trustee 4 Candidates to be Elected (REP) Chad Tuttle 2,478 16% (REP) Carol Scholma 2,406 15% (REP) Jim Wierenga 2,359 15% (REP) Rich VanderKlok 2,089 13% (REP) Jeffrey Holst 1,821 12% (REP) Mark Batts 1,690 11% (REP) Stan Sterk 1,522 10% (REP) Marvin Van Someren 1,176 8% Precincts Reporting: 95%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:50 Waly
9:50
[Comment From joejoe: ] 
Have the unions lost their clout? Stelma is winning 2 to 1
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:50 joe
9:50
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
Waly....where are you getting your results????
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:50 Sally
9:51
Jeff Haywood: 

ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR

(WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)

Jerry Alkema . . . . . . . . . 649

James A. Beelen . . . . . . . . 418

Shawn Suits. . . . . . . . . . 236

ALLENDALE CLERK

Candy Kraker . . . . . . . . . 847 65.66

Janelle Ridenour . . . . . . . . 443

Allendale Treasurer

Marshall Chase. . . . . . . . . 246 19.05

Roger Modderman, Jr.. . . . . . . 655 50.74

Pierson Roon . . . . . . . . . 390 30.21

ALLEDALE TRUSTEE

(4 MOVE ON)

Jeremy Borgman. . . . . . . . . 369 7.85

Greg De Jong . . . . . . . . . 549 11.68

Dennis Eaton . . . . . . . . . 350 7.45

Marcia Hoekstra . . . . . . . . 643 13.68

Kenneth Knoper, Jr. . . . . . . . 657 13.98

Kirtus E. Lewis . . . . . . . . 145 3.09

Jeffrey Meyer . . . . . . . . . 713 15.17

David Lee Morren . . . . . . . . 657 13.98

Kimberly S. Obetts . . . . . . . 265 5.64

Lisa Wilcox. . . . . . . . . . 349 7.43
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:51 Jeff Haywood
9:51
[Comment From Yaw's BoyYaw's Boy: ] 
U.S. House - District 13 - Dem Primary Eastern Wayne Michigan - 45 of 343 Precincts Reporting - 13% Name Party Votes Vote % Waters , Mary Dem 4,857 46% Scott , Martha Dem 3,707 35% Cheeks Kilpatrick , Carolyn (i) Dem 2,084 20%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:51 Yaw's Boy
9:51
[Comment From WalyWaly: ] 
wood
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:51 Waly
9:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Any numbers available for the 75th? The only numbers I've seen have a grand total of 1 vote counted.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:51 Guest
9:52
[Comment From rebekahrebekah: ] 
electionmagic.com has up to date info
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:52 rebekah
9:52
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
TV 8? geeesh...the 88th seems "Stuck"
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:52 Sally
9:52
[Comment From Bill HallBill Hall: ] 
Whoever wins the Kent County Republican primary for Sheriff will face Libertarian John Stedman in the November general election. The Democrats, as in many Kent County races, were unable to find a candidate.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:52 Bill Hall
9:53
[Comment From Stephen ChaddStephen Chadd: ] 
Any news on the 61st District? Other than the 88th, seems to be the most interesting local Rep race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:53 Stephen Chadd
9:53
Jeff Haywood: 
Barry County sheriff (one precinct yet to report)

DAR LEAF 6558
JERRY SARVER 2196

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:53 Jeff Haywood
9:58
jhiskes: 

Lowell Township
Supervisor-R-all precincts reporting
Blumm 360
Hale 362

Clerk-R-all precincts reporting
Burtt 134
Miles 149
Regan 415

Supervisor-R-all precincts reporting
Seiloff 246
Stougaard 419

Trustees-R-all precincts reporting
4 positions per party
Anderson 366
Blough 452
Bonn 296
Edwards 226
Persha 175
Thompson 395
VanderZiel 342

Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:58 jhiskes
9:58
[Comment From WalyWaly: ] 
http://www.woodtv.com/Global/link.asp?L=136449&nav=menu44_2_8
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:58 Waly
9:58
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
yes, the 88th has been extremely interesting to say the least. I think it's too soon to call at 38 percen treporting...but my hub thinks it's 'over'....
Tuesday August 5, 2008 9:58 Sally
10:01
jhiskes: 
 Justin Amash takes the 72nd state district with 35 of 37 precincts reporting
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:01 jhiskes
10:03
[Comment From MVanWykMVanWyk: ] 
Thanks for the updates, jhiskes and Jay Haywood. Very much appreciated. How are we doing in the 72nd District for the State House?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:03 MVanWyk
10:03
[Comment From MVanWykMVanWyk: ] 
Thanks, jhiskes, for the update on the 72nd district.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:03 MVanWyk
10:03
[Comment From 1987QB1987QB: ] 
TJ Carnegie is a good man and person, he will do well in life. He was put into a difficult situation because "he fit the suit." Does this landslide for Tietema say anything about how out of touch the Grand Rapids Press is regarding our community at large?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:03 1987QB
10:04
[Comment From Justin AmashJustin Amash: ] 
I heard I won in the 72nd
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:04 Justin Amash
10:09

jhiskes: 

Kent County sheriff's race
148 of 268 precincts reporting

Eugene S. Debbaudt 7527
Tom Raymond 7157
Lawrence A. Stelma  

15050
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:09 jhiskes
10:09
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
Congrats Justin!!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:09 Sally
10:09
[Comment From pippipippi: ] 
Kent county sheriff update?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:09 pippi
10:13
Jeff Haywood: 
Kentwood library millage passes
YES 3,288
NO 2,098
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:13 Jeff Haywood
10:16
[Comment From DavesemsdotcomDavesemsdotcom: ] 
Sheriff Stelma Leading 51% and over 24 23% to other two
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:16 Davesemsdotcom
10:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Talen winning in GR most likely reflects that he did a much better job campaigning (at least in our neighborhood) than Mayhue
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:19 Guest
10:19
jhiskes: 
No results for 61st district judge yet
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:19 jhiskes
10:24
jhiskes: 

State District 88--Republican
33 of 42 precincts reporting (79%)
Boorsma 25%
Brink 1%
Edgerton 11%
Farnsworth 10%
Galligan 4%
Genetski 28%
Leatherman 20%
Moore 2%

Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:24 jhiskes
10:29
jhiskes: 

Joe Haveman takes 90th state district Republican race with 82% of votes

Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:29 jhiskes
10:30
[Comment From sallysally: ] 
Wow...it's going to be close in 88!!! Where did you get this J?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:30 sally
10:30
jhiskes: 
Ottawa County results page: http://www.co.ottawa.mi.us/CoGov/elections/results/2008/AUG05RESULTS.htm
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:30 jhiskes
10:31
Jeff Haywood: 
Kilpatrick update
176 of 343 precincts - 51 percent

Mary Waters 12,308 - 40 percent
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (i) 10,567 - 34 percent
Martha Scott 7,866 - 26 percent
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:31 Jeff Haywood
10:32
Jeff Haywood: 
Story on Jamestown Township results

http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/2008/08/jamestown_township_supervisor.html
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:32 Jeff Haywood
10:35
jhiskes: 
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick's deficit closing  in U.S. House District 13 race
176 of 343 precincts  reporting (51%)

Waters 40 percent
Kilpatrick 34 percent
Scott 26 percent
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:35 jhiskes
10:35
[Comment From Fred BaumanFred Bauman: ] 
Congratulations to Justin Amash!
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:35 Fred Bauman
10:36
Jeff Haywood: 
Three incumbents booted in Georgetown Township
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:36 Jeff Haywood
10:36
Jeff Haywood: 
Sparta Township passes two fire millages
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:36 Jeff Haywood
10:37
jhiskes: 

Kent County Jail Millage update
148  of 268 Precincts reporting
Yes   19119
No   16382

Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:37 jhiskes
10:42
jhiskes: 
Thomas Antor takes Kent County Commission  2nd district Republican race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:42 jhiskes
10:43
jhiskes: 
Roger C. Morgan takes Kent County Commission  3rd district Republican race. By nearly a  3 to 1 margin.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:43 jhiskes
10:44
jhiskes: 
Gary Rolls takes Kent County Commission  4th district Republican race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:44 jhiskes
10:45
jhiskes: 
Stan Ponstein wins Kent County Commission  7th district Republican race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:45 jhiskes
10:45
jhiskes: 
Bill Hirsch wins Kent County Commission  10th district Republican race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:45 jhiskes
10:46
Jeff Haywood: 
Ban lifted on Laketown Township alcohol sales
 
http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/2008/08/ban_on_alcohol_lifted_in_laket.html
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:46 Jeff Haywood
10:46
[Comment From Yaw's BoyYaw's Boy: ] 
U.S. House - District 13 - Dem Primary 177 of 343 Precincts Reporting - 52% Waters , Mary Dem 12,566 40% Cheeks Kilpatrick , Carolyn (i) 10,619 34% Scott , Martha Dem 8,173 26%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:46 Yaw's Boy
10:46
jhiskes: 
No results yet for Kent County Commission  16th District Democratic race.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:46 jhiskes
10:49
jhiskes: 
Scratch that. Jim Talen won Kent County Commission  16th District Democratic race
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:49 jhiskes
10:50
[Comment From John WestraJohn Westra: ] 
Veteran incumbent Ada Clerk Deb Millhuff loses to less qualified challenger Susan Burton 1048 to 643 in huge upset! It would be great for the Press to analyze local races based on mandatory/voluntary campaign finance disclosures and publish the "cost per vote" statistics.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:50 John Westra
10:53
jcranson: 
Democrat Jim Talen returns to the county board with an upset of incumbent Paul Mayhue while two veteran Republican Kent County commissioners are also upended by land preservation advocates. Bill Hirsch defeated David Morren in the 10th District and Thomas Antor defeats Fritz Wahlfield in the 2nd.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:53 jcranson
10:57
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
Wow, Boorsma is within 2 percentage points of Genetski in the 88th
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:57 Sally
10:57
jcranson: 
Odd things going on in Ada Township where officials have said there is a problem with absentee ballots and the count won't be in until midnight. This comes after the township had reported the numbers to the county.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:57 jcranson
10:59
jhiskes: 
Kilpatrick continues to catch up in U.S. House District 13 Democratic race
212 of 343 precincts (62%)

Waters 39%
Kilpatrick 36%
Scott 25 %
Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:59 jhiskes
11:00
jhiskes: 
Detroit Zoo Tax passes in Wayne County
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:00 jhiskes
11:02
[Comment From John WestraJohn Westra: ] 
Not sure what you you are talking about re: Ada Township. No problems reported with count. It's live on Acccess Kent web site. http://www.electionmagic.com/results/mi/K41results/K4100201sum.htm#00Ad
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:02 John Westra
11:03
[Comment From davesems.comdavesems.com: ] 
Jhiskes-the press slammed stelma however the voters spoke against the negative reports
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:03 davesems.com
11:07
jcranson: 

That's right, Mr. Westra. Results were submitted and posted on electionmagic, but township officials say there is a delay with absentees. Check it out and let us know what you find out.

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:07 jcranson
11:10
jhiskes: 
Very close race for 88th District Republicans
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:10 jhiskes
11:13
Jeff Haywood: 

Story on Robinson Township results http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/2008/08/trustee_gets_shot_at_superviso.html

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:13 Jeff Haywood
11:22
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
wood tv 8 just reported 100 percent in Genetski 25, boorsma 24...WOW
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:22 Sally
11:24
jhiskes: 

Genetski wins 88th District by 70 votes.

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:24 jhiskes
11:26
jhiskes: 
88th District final count
Boorsma 3090
Brink 137
Edgerton 1619
Farnsworth 1328
Galligan 462
Genetski 3160
Leatherman 2492
Moore 210
Write-in votes 6
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:26 jhiskes
11:28
[Comment From SallySally: ] 
Wow...that's a close one! Why didn't Wood TV 8 put the check mark on it? Is it too close for them to call it ??
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:28 Sally
11:34
[Comment From chrischris: ] 
any news on us senate and 3rd district house?
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:34 chris
11:35
jhiskes: 
Carl Levin and Jack Hoogendyk each defeated...nobody in their uncontested primaries. They'll square off in November.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:35 jhiskes
11:38
jhiskes: 
Carolyn Kilpatrick Cheeks within 1 percent in U.S. House District 13 race
222 of 343 precincts (65%)

Waters 38%
Kilpatrick 37%
Scott 25%
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:38 jhiskes
11:39
jhiskes: 
Ehlers also moves on after uncontested 3rd District primary
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:39 jhiskes
11:39
jcranson: 

Yes, Sally, unofficial results from 42 of 42 precincts in the 88th District in Allegan County show Genetski winning. See results posted higher in the chat.

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:39 jcranson
11:41
[Comment From KwwwwKwwww: ] 
Any Caledonia supervisor results? Didn't see any yet . . . but might have missed them.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:41 Kwwww
11:41
jhiskes: 
Harrison wins Caledonia Township Republican supervisor race
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:41 jhiskes
11:42
[Comment From KwwwwKwwww: ] 
Thanks.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:42 Kwwww
11:45
jhiskes: 

3 incumbents knocked out in Allendale Township

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:45 jhiskes
11:46
jhiskes: 

Incumbent sheriff holds off challenge in Ionia

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:46 jhiskes
11:52
[Comment From jackjack: ] 
any news on the plainfield township results???
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:52 jack
11:52
jhiskes: 
No results posted for Plainfield Township yet.
Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:52 jhiskes
11:56
jhiskes: 

Byron Township supervisor holds on by 25 votes

Tuesday August 5, 2008 11:56 jhiskes
12:00
jcranson: 
Todd Boorsma, who lost by 70 votes,  indicates he will look into a recount in the 88th state House election.
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:00 jcranson
12:01
[Comment From RichardRichard: ] 
Why is Plainfield township not reporting yet? Did they have problems?
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:01 Richard
12:03
jcranson: 

Plainfield officials brought paper results to the county clerk's office but did not bring the computer disk. Numbers should be posted soon.
It appears incumbent Clerk Sue Morrow lost to Scott Harvey.

Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:03 jcranson
12:08
[Comment From boardmem8boardmem8: ] 
Any news on the GR 61st district court race?
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:08 boardmem8
12:09
jhiskes: 
Kimberly A. Schaefer won the 61st District judge race
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:09 jhiskes
12:13
[Comment From Bob Genetski WINS!!!Bob Genetski WINS!!!: ] 
Not surprising Boorsma is looking into a recount. He's wasted the taxpayers money for over three years with meritless lawsuits. He's an expert at wasting taxpayer money.
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:13 Bob Genetski WINS!!!
12:13
[Comment From deandean: ] 
do you have plainfield jail millage totals?
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:13 dean
12:14
jcranson: 
Actually, Kim Schaefer and Fred Johnson both move on to the general election in the 61st District Judge race.
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:14 jcranson
12:21
[Comment From Boorsma = Sore loserBoorsma = Sore loser: ] 
Todd should look into a home equity line of credit to pay back the $50K of his own money that he dumped in the race. Another day, another loss for that guy. I don't think Blue Chip is going to help him out this time.
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:21 Boorsma = Sore loser
12:53
jhiskes: 
Plainfield Township results are in:
Harvey unseats Morrow in Republican clerk race, as we noted
Stover wins Republican treasurer race
Hagedorn, Borek, Matthews and Weldon win in Republican trustee race
Wednesday August 6, 2008 12:53 jhiskes
1:02
[Comment From elaineelaine: ] 
I think the clerk race in Ada was a HUGE win - so happy that there can be some turn over in leadership in that small community --- congrats to Susan on that one.
Wednesday August 6, 2008 1:02 elaine
2:09



 
 
 
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