http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines RSS Feed for WILX - Elections 2012 - Headlines en-us Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:25:56 GMT 2012-11-08T04:25:56Z en-us http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/2012-Election-Shows-a-Nation-Still-Divided-177763161.html Americans retained the fractious balance of power in re-electing President Barack Obama, a Republican House and a Democratic Senate. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:58:12 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/2012-Election-Shows-a-Nation-Still-Divided-177763161.html 2012-11-07T23:58:12Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Ryan-Says-He-Will-Return-to-Congress-177762431.html The failed Republican vice presidential nominee said Wednesday that he will be seated when the new House convenes in January. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:55:12 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Ryan-Says-He-Will-Return-to-Congress-177762431.html 2012-11-07T23:55:12Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Tom-Reich-Wins-Race-for-Eaton-County-Sheriff-177758611.html Tom Reich defeated incumbent Sheriff Mike Raines by a slim margin. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:25:56 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Tom-Reich-Wins-Race-for-Eaton-County-Sheriff-177758611.html 2012-11-08T04:25:56Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-6-International-Crossing-177367151.html If Proposal 6 is approved, you'll get a say before the state can build any international bridges or tunnels. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:56:21 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-6-International-Crossing-177367151.html 2012-11-05T23:56:21Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Voters-Voting-Early-in-Michigan-177034451.html So far, about 1.2 million voters in Michigan have requested absentee ballots. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:40:11 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Voters-Voting-Early-in-Michigan-177034451.html 2012-11-02T22:40:11Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-5-Raising-Taxes-177033381.html Proposal 5 is a constitutional amendment that would reform how state government can levy additional taxes. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:32:51 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-5-Raising-Taxes-177033381.html 2012-11-02T22:32:51Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Biden-Praises-Bipartisanship-in-Wake-of-Sandy-176887841.html Campaigning Thursday in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Biden said Americans always work better when they work together. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:00:12 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Biden-Praises-Bipartisanship-in-Wake-of-Sandy-176887841.html 2012-11-02T02:00:12Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-4-In-Home-Care-Workers-176822011.html Some say Proposal 4 is the most narrow of the five constitutional amendments. It gives in-home care workers the constitutional right to collective bargaining and establishes the Michigan Quality Home Care Council. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:15:38 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-4-In-Home-Care-Workers-176822011.html 2012-11-02T03:15:38Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-3-Renewable-Energy-176687311.html This is a constitutional amendment that would establish a standard for renewable energy in Michigan. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:52:33 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Proposal-3-Renewable-Energy-176687311.html 2012-11-01T03:52:33Z http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Three-Races-Key-to-Michigan-Congress-Delegation-Control-176679451.html Republicans head into Election Day with a two-seat majority in Michigan's congressional delegation and high hopes of maintaining the edge. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:04:17 GMT http://www.wilx.com/elections2012/headlines/Three-Races-Key-to-Michigan-Congress-Delegation-Control-176679451.html 2012-10-31T23:04:17Z