Michigan Voters Cast Ballots in Primary Election

In the Ypsilanti City Council primary, incumbent Evan Sweet secured just over 50% of the vote against challenger Amber Fellows, winning by a narrow margin of 65 votes. Sweet, who was appointed in January 2023, will face no Republican opposition in the November election for a full term. Meanwhile, voters across Michigan participated in the primary elections on August 6, which included races for the Muskegon County Commission and U.S. Senate. Polls across the state closed at 8 p.m., with results expected to roll in for various contested races, including state House primaries in northern Michigan and the Flint/Saginaw/Bay City areas. All results remain unofficial until certified by the appropriate electoral boards. Election coverage and updates were provided by local news outlets and public radio stations.