Mr.Gary Peters wins reelection in Michigan U.S. Senate race
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, fended off Republican challenger John James in one of the most closely-watched Senate races across the country. The race was called by the Associated Press at 9:15 p.m.. Peters won by 59,980 votes, ahead of Republican challenger John James 49.6% to 48.5%. Peters celebrated surviving a competitive challenge from James, who held an early lead that dwindled as votes were counted throughout Wednesday. James could not be reached for comment Wednesday evening, though his campaign Twitter account shared a statement from campaign adviser Stu Sandler that claimed James won. “I am sincerely honored that the voters of Michigan have once again put their trust and confidence in me to represent them in the United States Senate," Peters said in a statement. "As we look ahead, I am energized to keep working to move our state forward and continue putting Michigan first. Most of all, I want to extend my gratitude for all of our hardworking electi...