37 Disputed Ballots Shouldn’t Be Counted in Razor-Tight Election, Judge Rules

Judge: Hamtramck's mishandled ballots shouldn't be counted

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Mishandled ballots in Michigan mayoral race shouldn't be counted, judge rules

The ruling affirms Adam Alharbi’s controversial and narrow victory in the race for mayor of Hamtramck but the legal wrangling may be far from over.

Breaking news … Court rules against counting 37 uncounted ballots in election

Mayoral candidate lost his bid to have 37 uncounted absentee ballots counted. By Charles Sercombe For 37 voters here in Hamtramck, they are out of luck in getting their ballots counted. Wayne County Chief Judge Patricia Perez Fresard today ruled against counting their votes. Mayoral hopeful Muhith Mahmood sought to get the ballots counted. Those absentee ballots were discovered in the city clerk’s office after the election was over. City Clerk R…