Hamtramck Election Challenger Passes Residency Requirements, Paves Way to Become Mayor

Hamtramck election challenger passes residency requirements, paves way to become mayor

Residents in Hamtramck now have someone they can call a mayor after a Wayne County judge ruled the challenger for the 2025 Mayoral Election met the city's residency requirements. This comes after a recount that favored the challenger earlier in October after more ballots were discovered days after the election.

Wayne County judge dismisses residency challenge, orders certification of Hamtramck mayoral election – The Hamtramck Review

HAMTRAMCK — Following a bitter, months-long legal feud that dragged through state courts and paralyzed local governance, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy issued a decisive opinion Friday […]