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Morning Briefing

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In today's newsletter, a Democrat will represent Grand Rapids for the first time since 1977, a full look at numbers from yesterday's election and an upcoming temperature drop could bring lake effect snow to Michigan.

It was a smooth election, officials say, despite a huge turnout. 

As voters filled polling places yesterday, the state announced turnout was higher than anticipated. In some places, students stood in hours-long lines to participate in same-day registration and residents remained in line after poll-closing time, sticking around to cast a ballot.

But despite the high number of participants, everything went according to plan, according to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. There were a few individual hiccups, though. In Flint, an allegedly intoxicated poll worker was arrested for making threats. And Detroit officials were on high alert for issues surrounding calls for protests.

The relatively smooth day appeared to stretch beyond our state and across the country. Hopefully your Election Day was a peaceful one. And the same wish is extended for today.

Curated by Jessica Shepherd

Kalamazoo City Hall displayed red, white and blue lights Tuesday night in honor of the election. (Gracie Smith | MLive.com)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is reelected, defeating challenger Tudor Dixon.

'Damn good:' That's how Gretchen Whitmer told a crowd of supporters she was feeling shortly before the Associated Press declared the incumbent the winner of her race against Republican challenger Tudor Dixon.

What Whitmer said last night: "The prospect of leaving the stage with four more years is something for which we are incredibly grateful and excited about. Regardless of who is in office, we will always work with anyone who actually wants to solve a problem because there’s nothing more important than the people of this state to us."

Benson declares victory: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson declared victory against opponent Kristina Karamo, saying "democracy won here in Michigan."

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Other key Michigan races include Grand Rapids' first Democrat sent to Congress since 1977.

Scholten beats Trump-backed Republican : Hillary Scholten will become the first Democrat to represent Grand Rapids in Congress since 1977 after defeating Trump-backed Republican John Gibbs in a race that’s drawn national attention.

No Black representation for Detroit: Democrat Shri Thanedar – an Indian-American entrepreneur and current state representative – will represent most of Detroit starting next year. Thanedar’s victory means Detroit won’t have Black representation in Congress for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Three ballot proposals: While the Associated Press had not solidified results for three statewide ballot proposals, they all appear to have passed. Supporters for Proposal 3, which deals with abortion rights, publicly claimed victory in the early morning hours today.

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Take a full look at the numbers for statewide and local races.

Top of the ballot: We have the numbers and maps for results in the governor's race, along with proposals and other big statewide races. Check it out here to see how the state voted.

State Legislature and U.S. House: We have more maps and numbers for you inMichigan'sU.S. House races, along with State Senate races. There are so many State House races that we split them in two, with districts 1-55 here and districts 56-110 here.

Local results:Here are the roundups for local election results in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Jackson, Bay City and Muskegon.

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A lawyer is claiming a Michigan player started the postgame tunnel incident with MSU.

Who threw the first punch? An attorney representing a suspended Michigan State football player claims a Michigan player was the first to throw a punch during an altercation in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following the recent game between the two schools. Did it land? He said they are "not there yet."

How are the Wolverines doing? Perhaps you would rather read about what's happening with the actual game of football. Michigan is now in the top 4 of the College Football Playoff ranking. And you may be asking yourself: Can Michigan and Ohio State both reach the playoff? It's possible.

And speaking of football: We have a ranking of all 64 teams left in this high school football season here in Michigan.

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A warm November with a drastic cold-snap could bring December-like lake effect snow.

A big change is coming: The first ingredient needed for lake-effect snow is a large temperature difference between the surface water temperatures and air temperatures around 5,000 feet up. A dramatic drop in temperature, like the one that is coming later this week, can provide just the right conditions.

Record warmth? Yeah, that's what I want to talk about. Thursday and Friday have the potential to be record-breaking when it comes to high temperatures. Still have leaves to rake? It might be the perfect time! (Or you can just leave them there. It's the new trend.)

Skywatching tips: We are hoping for clear skies so we can use these stellar November stargazing tips. Need an exciting reason to head outside once it gets colder? Here you go!

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The election is behind us.

But the political news never stops. If you'd like to follow it, bookmark this page. 

Politics is just one flavor of Michigan news you can always find at MLive.com. And perhaps it's the day to become an MLive subscriber.

Let's fully enjoy the rest of this week before the cold drops in on us this weekend. I'll see you outdoors!

— Jessica Shepherd

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