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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Michigan holds a significant election, the first large-scale vote since Democratic gains in November, testing Governor Mennen Williams' administration. Positions for highway commissioner and state superintendent are up for election, drawing national attention in the traditionally Republican state.
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Michigan is holding an election that is of interest both to the nation and to the state. Nationally, the voting is the first on a large scale since the Democratic party made sweeping gains last November. Michigan is traditionally Republican, but it named a Democratic governor five months ago. Today it will be watched closely by both major parties. The election also puts the young administration of Governor Mennen Williams to its first crucial test. A Michigan highway commissioner and state superintendent will be chosen.
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Michigan is holding an election of national and state interest, the first large-scale voting since Democratic gains last November. The traditionally Republican state elected a Democratic governor five months ago. It will be watched by both parties and tests Governor Mennen Williams' administration. A highway commissioner and state superintendent will be chosen.