MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Fiery progressive Bernie Sanders was fighting for Democratic front-runner status Tuesday, while the party hoped the New Hampshire primary would at least bring some clarity to a presidential nomination fight that has so far been marred by dysfunction and doubt.

Four Ottawa County elected officials say they will run for re-election this year.

The numbers are in for contribution and expense forms from Grand Haven’s 2019 primary and general election candidates, and officials noted that this was one of only two years in the past decade in which many candidates dealt with more than $1,000 in campaign funds.

HOLLAND — Michigan was a vital swing state for President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign. Vice President Mike Pence was in Holland on Wednesday evening to try to kickstart that momentum again.

The newest member of Grand Haven’s City Council was voted in and took his oath of office during Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting.

An inquiry into the spending of U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, places focus on the congressman’s trips to resorts across the country.

Four candidates ran for the two available seats on Grand Haven’s City Council and two candidates vied for one Board of Light & Power trustee seat in Tuesday's general election.

FERRYSBURG — Although the results are unofficial, the final counts are in for three four-year City Council seats in Ferrysburg.

Voters in the city of Grand Haven decided to take a different approach in paying for future city infrastructure.

Tension was high at Grand Haven City Hall on Tuesday night as candidates waited for precinct results to be written on a chart for attendees to see.

(Updated: 10:05 p.m. Tuesday) Here are the unofficial results of Tuesday's elections in Grand Haven and Ferrysburg:

Grand Haven city residents streamed through the four polling precincts set up throughout town Tuesday.

The voting polls in the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg are open until 8 tonight.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters in the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg will head to the polls, where they’ll be asked to elect a mayor and multiple council members, as well as weigh in on charter amendments. 

Name: Timothy O’Donnell

Grand Haven residents gathered Wednesday at Mary A. White Elementary School to ask questions and listen to future plans for their city.

Name: William Montgomery

Editor’s note: This series gives our readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Sias is a write-in candidate vying for one of three open seats on the Ferrysburg City Council. We’ll feature the rest of the candidates throughout the week.

A series of fliers were recently placed in Grand Haven doorways to encourage voters to cast ballots in favor of two candidates in the Nov. 5 election.

Editor’s note: This series gives our readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Murdoch is a write-in candidate vying for one of three open seats on the Ferrysburg City Council. We’ll feature the rest of the candidates throughout …

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the final survey in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Ja…

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the seventh in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie C…

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the sixth in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie Coo…

LANSING — A potential plan to ask Michigan voters to ease legislative term limits would likely be paired with “good government” changes aimed at addressing the state’s feeble transparency and accountability grades.

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the fifth in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie Coo…

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the fourth in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie Co…

Lee Fisher, the chief assistant prosecutor for Ottawa County, has announced he is running to take his boss’ place when the longtime county prosecutor retires next year.

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the second in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie Cooper, Ryan C…

Editor’s note: This questionnaire is the first in an eight-part series, giving readers an opportunity to learn a little more about the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Grand Haven candidates include Josh Brugger and Bob Monetza for the mayoral post; Collin Beighley, Jamie Coo…

Election officials are making preparations to ensure Tuesday, Nov. 5, goes smoothly for voters as the day marks the general election in the city of Grand Haven.

Two seats are up for grabs on Grand Haven’s City Council on Nov. 5. On Tuesday, three of the four people vying for those seats met for a candidates forum at the Grand Haven Community Center.

There are less than 30 days until voters will be entering the polls for the Nov. 5 general election. In addition to deciding the next mayor and who will join the City Council and the local utility board, Grand Haven voters will be able to make their opinions known on an infrastructure millag…

Ottawa County’s longest-serving prosecuting attorney, Ronald Frantz, has announced that he will not seek re-election next year.

St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the Grand Haven candidates for mayor and City Council during a forum on Sunday, Oct. 6.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Struggling Democratic presidential candidates are facing the bad news that they are not among the 10 who have qualified for the next debate, a predicament that is likely to spell doom for their campaigns.

Voters in Ferrysburg will decide in November whether or not their City Council members will receive a raise.

Two Grand Haven city councilmen unseated the incumbent mayor in this week’s primary, and will now go head-to-head in the Nov. 5 city election.