Here are the state’s general election results pertaining to local elections and votes.

CLARKSTON MAYOR
Eric Haven (incumbent) defeated Scott Meyland, 292-176, to gain another two-year term. There was also one write-in vote.

CLARKSTON CITY COUNCIL
Sue Wylie (incumbent, 297), Amanda Wakefield (272), and Mark Lamphier (233) all earned seats for two-year terms. Three people were running for three open seats. Also two write-ins.

CLARKSTON MARIJUANA PROPOSAL
No: 464, Yes: 102

Of the 805 registered voters in Clarkston, 582 voted (72.3%) with 248 voting absentee, 334 in person.

CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Amanda Love (9,545 votes) and Cheryl McGinnis (incumbent, 8,713 votes) were voted in to the two seats available for the six-year terms.

Greg Need (incumbent, 7,975), Christy Giampetroni (6,543), and Kathy Paul (2,422) did not gain enough votes for election.

There were also 73 write-ins.

CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOND PROPOSAL
Yes: 12,646, No: 11,203

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Jose Aliaga ran unopposed, getting 13.137 votes. There were 407 write-ins. Aliaga’s term ends Nov. 20, 2024.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP POLICE PROTECTION MILLAGE
Yes: 12,035, No: 7,008

Overall in Independence Township, turnout was 20,344 of 30,059 registered voters (67.68%); 9,176 voted by absentee ballot versus 11,151 who voted in person.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Bill Whitley ran unopposed, garnering 5,423 votes for a four-year term. Also 74 write-ins.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE (52ND DISTRICT)
Incumbent Republican Mike Harris (26,884) defeated Democrat Robin McGregor (19,024) for a two-year term. Also 47 write-ins.

STATE SENATOR (23RD DISTRICT)
Incumbent Republican Jim Runestad (77,829) defeated Democrat Una Hepburn (53,143) to gain another four-year term. Also 169 write-ins.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER (8TH DISTRICT)
Incumbent Republican Karen Joliat (20,191) defeated Democrat Thomas Kurzyniec (13,625) and Libertarian Connor Nepomuceno (604) to earn another two-year term. There were also 34 write-ins.

OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Yes: 336,473, No: 252,725

See more coverage in the Nov. 16 edition of the Clarkston News.