Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says it could take until Friday to finalize state election results because of high turnout. Local clerks say they hope to have tallies by Wednesday morning.
A $44.8 million bond proposal that would have brought an arts academy to Battle Creek failed by a margin of fewer than 40 votes, according to unofficial election results.
With all 13 precincts reporting, the Battle Creek Public Schools bond failed with 975 votes no to 937 votes yes, according to unofficial election results.
The bond, which allowed the district a millage of up to 2.20, would have transformed Northwestern Middle School into a K-8 visual and performing arts academy and funded renovations at Springfield Middle School.
Gena Reed, a Battle Creek Public Schools voter, said she wanted to see the district improve its test scores before approving funds for facilities improvements.