Primary Election Day in Lansing and Mid-Michigan: What You Need to Know

LANSING, MI — August 5, 2025 — It’s Primary Election Day in parts of Mid-Michigan, with voters across the region heading to the polls to decide key local races and ballot proposals.

In the City of Lansing, voters are selecting from five candidates in the mayoral race, including incumbent Andy Schor. A competitive race is also underway in the Fourth Ward City Council race, where incumbent Jeremy Garza faces nine challengers. The top four vote-getters will move on to the general election. City residents are also voting on a parks millage renewal.

Outside of Lansing, several key proposals are on the ballot:

• In Meridian Township, voters will decide on a community and senior center operating millage and a project bond.

• In Bath Township, a $27 million school bond is up for a vote.

• Eaton County voters are determining the outcome of a county commissioner’s race between Republican Andy Shaver and Democrat Rob Piercefield.

• Additional election franchise proposals are being decided in other local townships.

Polls remain open until 8:00 p.m. tonight. For more on the Lansing election, 1320 WILS will feature an interview with City Clerk Chris Swope later this morning.

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In Other Local News:

New School Opens in Lansing

The Mount Hope School in Lansing is celebrating its grand opening today from 4 to 7 p.m. The $30 million facility on Harding Avenue was funded by a bond passed in 2022 and marks a major step forward for the Lansing School District.

Mason High School Closed for Law Enforcement Training

Mason High School is closed today for active violence training exercises led by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Tri-County Active Violence Team. The campus will reopen at 4 p.m.

National Night Out Events

Tonight is National Night Out, a nationwide initiative to build stronger relationships between police and local communities. Lansing-area police departments and sheriff’s offices are participating in events around the region.

Early Morning Fire in St. Johns

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Semi Crash on I-96 in Livingston County

A semi-truck crash Monday morning on I-96 near exit 141 disrupted traffic in Livingston County. According to Michigan State Police, the 65-year-old driver lost control and struck an overpass, causing the trailer to separate. The cab continued into a ditch. The driver sustained minor injuries, and no other vehicles were involved. All lanes have since reopened.

Potter Park Zoo Rhino Recovering

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