Michigan: Split decision in Fremont Township, with 4 of 5 ousted, including 3 by write-in candidates

Four out of five Fremont Township members were ousted in recall votes, including three who lost against write-in candidates. Supervisor Jeffrey Furness lost to write-in Mark Kerward (222-175), Clerk Reta Gardner lost to write-in Sonya Francis (229-170), Treasurer Patti Shinn was ousted by write-in Jessica Onufrank (225-173), and Trustee Michael Noll was beaten by Kevin Bradley (230-167). Only Trustee Karen Kovach survived the vote, beating Debra Diane Allen, 140-253.

The recall was also about wind turbines (raising the maximum allowable height).