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Elections

Marquette County treasurer primary held

MARQUETTE — Incumbent Nicholas LaPorte Benson will appear on as the Democratic candidate for the Marquette County treasurer on the Nov. 3 ballot. Laporte Benson received 5,898 votes, roundly defeating his sole opponent Russell Pomeroy who garnered 4,410 votes during Tuesday’s primary, 26 ...

Marquette County Commission District 2 seat voted on

MARQUETTE — Incumbent Joe Deroche will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for a two year term in the District 2 seat on the Marquette County Board of Commissioners. Deroche garnered 1,436 votes, while his challenger Sterling Schultz received 751 votes. One write-in vote was also cast. ...

Marq Tran/ Powell and Sands Millages approved

MARQUETTE — Marquette County voters approved a proposition to provide funds for Marq Tran’s continuing operations and capital purchases by a margin of 10,905 to 3,141. With the millage, the total amount of ad valorem taxes collected will be renewed at and increased up to the previously ...

Trustee/treasurer candidates chosen in Michigamme Township

MICHIGAMME —Julia Anderson-Leake and Donald Deroche will appear as the candidate for Michigamme Township Board trustee on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Anderson-Leake garnered 74 votes followed by Deroche with 48 votes, Laura Mattson who received 46 votes and Ed Olson with 39 votes. ...