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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 to take the White House. The winner will lead a country facing a historic set of challenges, including a surging pandemic and deep political polarization. Trump remained in the White House residence Friday morning as his campaign insisted the election wasn't over. Biden was at his home in ...

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 Township Trustee in Tuesday’s general election. LaPin received 100 votes and Little received 82 votes, defeating opponent Matthew Zumpf who garnered 73 votes during Tuesday’s election. Chocolay Township Trustee: David A. Lynch (R), Kendra Symbal (D), Donald Rhein (R) and Judy Kay White (NPA) ...

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 ...

Millages pass in Marquette County

MARQUETTE — Marquette County voters passed more than a few millages in Tuesday’s election. The Peter White Public Library again was a big recipient of future dollars. “We continue to be blown away by the level of support that we see from residents and voters, and we’re so pleased that people come out and show support for the library,” said Andrea Ingmire, library director. “We’re very humbled by it.” Marquette Township Marquette Township residents voted 1,831-612 in favor of its library millage renewal, one mill reduced to 0.8916 mill by the required millage ...

Bean elected Ishpeming mayor; Chapman, Firby and Skauge win city council seats

ISHPEMING — Lindsay Bean won a tight race for Ishpeming mayor in Tuesday’s general election. Bean received 1,338 votes, defeating opponent Pat Scanlon, who garnered 1,315 votes. The mayor is elected at each general city election. Those council members whose terms do not expire immediately following the general election are automatically candidates for the office of mayor. “Thanks to everyone for their support and votes,” Bean said Wednesday. “I look forward to serving as the mayor of Ishpeming. I’d like to extend a welcome to Elizabeth Firby, the newest member of ...