Judge Orders Counting of 37 Disputed Absentee Ballots in Hamtramck's Mayoral Race Decided by 11 Votes

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Hamtramck mayoral election could change, nearly a year later

The race for mayor in Hamtramck was decided by 11 votes in 2025. The day after the election 37 votes were found uncounted. After months of legal arguments, a judge has ordered them to be tallied, and because of the close race, the current mayor could be unseated if the difference for his opponent is more than 11 votes.

Judge orders counting of 37 disputed absentee ballots in Hamtramck's mayoral race decided by 11 votes

Nearly a year after Hamtramck voters chose their next mayor, one of Michigan's closest elections is still being fought in court.

37 absentee ballots in Hamtramck mayoral race must be counted by Oct. 16, attorney says

Thirty-seven absentee ballots that were found after the 2025 Hamtramck mayoral race will finally be counted, nearly a year after the election took place.

Hamtramck's mayor may lose job as 37 disputed ballots ...

Court orders 37 ballot count that could change Hamtramck’s mayor

A judge ordered 37 excluded absentee ballots counted in Hamtramck, potentially changing the outcome of its disputed mayoral election.