Larry Kestenbaum

Election days can be stressful for candidates and those who have a vested interest in the outcome of a particular ballot issue. It can also be stressful for election workers who have a huge job and a short time to finish it. Well before elections, there is a rather impressive preparation process, months in the making. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Lawrence Kestenbaum, about the lead up to Tuesday's election and the preparations already underway for November.

There were very few problems that popped up during last week’s election in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It was a clean sweep for incumbent Democrats in the races for Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The results are in for running for Washtenaw County's top government offices.

Two charter amendment questions won’t be on the November ballot this November in Ypsilanti due to the City Clerk’s office missing the filing deadline. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The millage language that will be placed on the November ballot has been simplified by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum says, despite the very low turnout for early voting, he doesn’t expect any changes for the fall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County elections officials have completed its part of a partial statewide partial recount of Proposal 3 that appeared on the November ballot. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds Larry Kestenbaum moonlights in the creative world as photographer, illustrator, and the master sleuth behind "The Political Graveyard," the most comprehensive single free source for American political biographies, including how politicians died and where they are buried. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" when Larry tells her about his obsession with political history.

Voter turnout was just over 18% in several local elections that took place in Washtenaw County on Tuesday. WEMU's Lisa Barry has the full story:5,698…