Politics & Government

Primary Election Results in Review

Here's a guide to winners in Rochester and across the region.

In Rochester and Rochester Hills

: The "yes" votes win 70-30 percent in Tuesday's primary for the police service millage plan in Rochester Hills.

 "It's been fun ... If you're trying to do something good, why be stressed about it?" she says about her campaign so far.

In Oakland Township

: Terry Gonser won the election for Oakland Township Supervisor in Tuesday night's primary, according to unofficial results. Karen Reilly won clerk, and Jeanne M. Langlois won for treasurer.

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: The millage was renewed easily and will now go into effect for another 10 years.

In Oakland County

: Incumbent County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and incumbent County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard win the Republican nominations by a wide margin.

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For Congress

: Syed Taj has the lead over Bill Roberts in the primary election, faces Kerry Bentivolio in November.

: Kerry Bentivolio claimed victory as the Republican candidate for Michigan's 11th District in the primary Tuesday.

: Rogers won by a landslide, according to unofficial polling results Tuesday night.

U.S. Senate

: Current U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will face Pete Hoekstra in the November election after voters narrowed the field Tuesday during the August primary.

Across the region

: The DIA millage passed Macomb and Oakland counties Tuesday, with Wayne County still reporting its results.


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