Primary Election Results: Lansing Backs Schor, Approves Parks Millage; Key Decisions Across Mid-Michigan

By 1320 WILS News Staff

LANSING, Mich. – The results are in from Tuesday’s primary elections across mid-Michigan, with voters weighing in on races and proposals that will shape local leadership and community development.

In Lansing, incumbent Mayor Andy Schor secured a decisive victory in the primary, earning nearly 64% of the vote. He advances to the general election in November, where he’ll face Kelsey Hector, who finished a distant second with 16% support.

Voters also selected at-large city council candidates, choosing Jeremy Garza (incumbent), Julie Vandenboom, Clara Martinez, and Aurelius Christian. In Lansing’s Fourth Ward, Peter Spadafore (incumbent) and Heath Lurie won their respective races.

Lansing residents showed strong support for a parks millage renewal, passing the measure with 73% approval.

Key Outcomes from Surrounding Communities:

• Lansing Township voters rejected a proposed electric franchise agreement.

• In Meridian Township, proposals for an operating millage and project bond to fund a community and senior center were voted down.

• Meanwhile, Bath Township residents approved a nearly $27 million school bond proposal aimed at supporting local education infrastructure.

Road and Traffic Updates:

Drivers in Lansing are reminded that the ramp from I-496 eastbound to US-127 southbound is closed today until 3 p.m. as crews conduct an operational shift on the bridge over the Red Cedar River — part of the larger rebuild project on US-127.

Elsewhere in Lansing, Miller Road from Waverly to MLK is reduced to one lane in each direction for soil testing. The lane reduction is expected to remain in place until 7 p.m. tonight.

Health and Safety News:

U of M Health Sparrow is now the first hospital in Michigan to offer in-house measles testing, using nasal swabs for both inpatients and drive-up patients. The move is expected to speed up diagnoses and treatment.

Tragedy struck in Kent County Monday when Dr. Peter Luia, 53, of Diamonddale, was struck and killed by a pickup truck while jogging near Grand Rapids. Authorities say the driver remained at the scene and called 911. The incident remains under investigation.

Community and Government:

The Capital Area District Library (CADL) is relocating its local history collection from its downtown basement location to a new facility at the CADL Service Area in Alladin Township. The goal: improve access and preserve the historical materials. The move is slated for 2026, with the property closing expected within 30 days.

In East Lansing, the 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday for a court-mandated physical case inventory.

Political Update:

Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday. According to a statement from Whitmer’s office, the governor raised concerns about the economic impact of tariffs and Medicaid changes on Michigan. She also pressed the administration to assist in securing a tenant for the Genesee County mega site, a key piece of the state’s industrial strategy.

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