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Elections

Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral College votes needed ...

Zyburt retains sheriff’s seat

MARQUETTE — Democratic incumbent Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt has won his bid for re-election for a four-year term, garnering 25,018 votes. His Republican challenger, Joseph Kozub, received 11,413 votes in Tuesday’s election. “I’m really pleased with the results. And humbled ...

Township race results outlined

MARQUETTE — Below is a full list of local results in contested township races from Tuesday’s general election. Race results have been put in alphabetical order by township. Champion Township Trustee: Sonia D. LaPin (D) and Susan Little (D) won the two open seats in the race for Champion ...

Angeli, Sonderegger win MBLP seats

MARQUETTE — The two open seats on the Marquette Board of Light and Power were won by Edward Angeli and John Sonderegger in Tuesday’s general election. Angeli received 4,669 votes and Sonderegger received 3,679 votes, defeating candidates John Braamse and Matthew Luttenberger, who ...

School board seats decided

MARQUETTE — Jennifer Ray and Jennifer Klipp won seats on the Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday. They received 7,725 and 6,743 votes, respectively. The two MAPS board seats that were up for grabs are for six-year terms ending in 2026. “I cannot emphasize ...