Early Election Returns: Wards 3, 4, 5

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Ann Arbor city council races for  Wards 3, 4 and 5 were not expected to be closely contested. Early results from absentee voters across those wards bear that out for Wards 3 and 5.

Among Ward 3 absentee voters, Democratic incumbent Stephen Kunselman received 252 votes (70.6%) compared to Republican challenger David Parker’s 98 (27.5%).

Among Ward 5 absentee voters, Democratic incumbent Mike Anglin received 395 votes (77.5%) compared to Republican challenger Stuart Berry’s 115 (22.5%).

In Ward 4 things are a bit closer. Among Ward 4 absentee voters, Democratic incumbent Marcia Higgins received 288 votes (57.5%) compared to Republican challenger Eric Scheie’s 213 (42.5%).