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Published 11/04/2009 by Detroit News


Detroit sees 22.5 percent turnout at polls

Detroit -- With all the votes counted, turnout in the city was lower than in past four-year mayoral elections.

According to the city's election Web site, turnout was about 22.5 percent with about 129,701 ballots cast. That is far less than the 39 percent of...

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