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ESCANABA -- Unofficial results are in for the state and local partisan primary elections.
Besides Delta County's millage proposals that were approved by voters Tuesday, Democrat Randolph L. Bjork and Republican Dustin Stempki each ran unopposed for the position of Delta County Road Commissioner and face each other in the November general election.
Menominee and Schoolcraft Counties also had various items on their ballots.
In Menominee County, three different fire department millage renewals were passed -- one in Daggett Township, with 111 votes for the millage renewal and 35 against; one in Faithorn Township, with 66 votes in favor and nine against; and another in Harris Township, passing with 196 votes in favor and 137 against.
The Holmes Township fire protection services millage in Menominee County also passed. 58 Menominee County residents voted "yes," while 32 voted "no" on Tuesday. Also in Holmes Township, their general operating millage barely passed, with 46 votes in favor and 44 against.
In addition, the Meyer Township Fire Department operating millage passed with 181 Menominee County residents voting in favor and 67 voting against.
For Schoolcraft County Road Commissioner, Republican Stephen LaBar was the unopposed winner.
The Schoolcraft County proposition for millage renewal for library services was approved by voters, with 1,334 "yes" votes and 674 "no" votes.
Also in Schoolcraft County, the 4-H program millage proposal (2026-2030) passed. 1,254 residents voted in favor, while 759 voted against.
Similarly, the Schoolcraft County Soil Conservation District millage renewal was approved, with 1,233 residents voting "yes" and 754 voting "no."
Finally, residents approved the Schoolcraft County tax renewal for operation of the veterans relief fund and the full time operation of the veterans services office. 1,595 Schoolcraft County residents voted in favor of the tax renewal, and 410 residents voted against it.
In state races, in the 109th state representative district, Democrat Anna Aho Rink and incumbent Republican Karl Bohnak each ran unopposed and will meet in November to decide the seat.
In the district for 108th state representative, Larry Johnson beat out the other Republicans running in the primary. He will go up against Democrat Rachel Keys in the general election.
In the 110th state representative district, Democrat Brian Irizarry and incumbent Republican Greg Markanen also ran unopposed and will square off in November.
In the 38th state senate race, Kelli van Ginhoven, a Democrat, was the unopposed winner while David Prestin defeated challenger Beau LaFave on the Republican side.
Jocelyn Benson defeated Christopher Swanson in the governor’s primary for the Democrats. For the Republicans, John James was the winner.
In one of two federal races on Tuesday’s ballot, in the first congressional district, Democrat Callie Barr was the winner while Jack Bergman, the incumbent Republican, also won. Both faced challengers Tuesday.
For the U.S. senate seat at issue Tuesday, Democrat Abdul El-Sayd defeated Haley Stevens by a thin margin while Republican Mike Rogers ran unopposed.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement following the results:
"Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and every Democrat who won up and down the ballot. They've got my support as we fight like hell, together, to win in November,” Whitmer said. "The MAGA Republican agenda has led to higher prices and inflation here in Michigan and across the country. We know John James, Mike Rogers and Republicans on the ticket will be a rubber stamp for the Trump agenda, including their failed tariff policies that have jacked up the price of gas and groceries for Michigan families. On the other hand, Democrats in Michigan are fighting to lower costs, build more affordable housing, make health care affordable and accessible and so much more”
Rogers released a statement Wednesday morning, detailing his priorities going into the general election.
"As your United States Senator, I'll fight to bring jobs back home, lower costs, protect our families, defend our freedoms and put Michigan workers ahead of radical activists every single time," Rogers said. "This election isn't just about choosing a Senator. It's about deciding whether Michigan has a future built on common sense -- or whether we hand the keys to the most fringe extremists in the nation."
Note: All election results are considered unofficial until certified by the boards of canvassers.
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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.