Grand Haven Tribune

Party switcher didn't break finance law, secretary of state says

The secretary of state's office said a lawmaker from Grand Rapids who switched parties did not break campaign finance law.

12:52 PM Nov 8, 2012

Schools get new leaders

Local school boards were stirred up by Tuesday's election when challengers beat three incumbents.

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2:13 PM Nov 7, 2012

Bergman humbled by victory

A new face is on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, representing residents of the Grand Haven area in the county's 10th district.

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2:08 PM Nov 7, 2012

'Crazy' voter turnout

Throughout Ottawa County, about 70 percent of the 185,776 registered voters in Ottawa County cast ballots in Tuesday's election.

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2:57 AM Nov 7, 2012

Michigan exit poll: Obama's auto bailout popular

President Barack Obama's aggressive push to rescue the U.S. auto industry trumped former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's business credentials in Michigan during Tuesday's election, as voters put their trust in the incumbent to produce a recovery despite lingering concerns about where things are headed.

6:06 PM Nov 6, 2012

Economy, jobs are teens’ top concerns in election

According to a recent national survey of teens, adults are not the only ones worried about jobs, the economy and education in today's presidential election.

4:06 PM Nov 6, 2012

Locals line up at the polls

Polling locations throughout Northwest Ottawa County are staying busy today.

8:02 AM Nov 6, 2012

Millions spent on campaigning

Big money has been spent on the campaigns leading up to today's elections.

6:02 AM Nov 6, 2012

5 things to know about today's election in Michigan

Here are five things to know about Election Day in Michigan:

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Nov 6, 2012 (All day)

No rest in final presidential campaign hours

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney raced through a final full day of campaigning on Monday through Ohio and other battleground states holding the keys to victory in a tight race.

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12:17 PM Nov 5, 2012

Obama, Romney pursue last votes in close race

One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

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5:02 AM Nov 5, 2012

Port Sheldon supervisor faces challenger

A longtime supervisor and a newcomer challenger will face off for the Port Sheldon Township supervisor seat on Tuesday.

12:06 AM Nov 3, 2012

Fierce finish: Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines

Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the White House.

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9:02 AM Nov 1, 2012

Six vie for U.S. Senate seat

"It's all about jobs,' said former congressional representative Pete Hoekstra about his race for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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12:02 PM Oct 30, 2012

Fruitport Twp. supervisor faces challenge

The race for supervisor and four trustee seats are contested in Fruitport Township next week. Township Supervisor Brian Werschem is being challenged by a former Fruitport Township supervisor, Ron Cooper.

3:00 PM Oct 26, 2012

Final debate: Challenging each other face to face

President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, saying, "Every time you've offered an opinion you've been wrong." The Republican coolly responded, "Attacking me is not an agenda" for dealing with a dangerous world.

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11:40 AM Oct 22, 2012

5 in race for 2 Fruitport school board seats

Two incumbents and three challengers are after two seats on the Fruitport school board on Nov. 6. Each of the Fruitport Community Schools Board of Education posts is for a four-year term.