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Roseville Councilwoman Haggerty Dies, Ballot Remains Unchanged

10/29/2025

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Roseville City Councilwoman Jan Haggerty has died, yet her name will remain on the November 4 ballot.
A Michigan statute prohibits votes for deceased candidates, so votes for Haggerty will not be counted.
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson says the council cannot fill the vacancy before the election.
The election will determine Haggerty's successor, with incumbents Bill Shoemaker and Steven Wietecha among the candidates.

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Roseville City Councilwoman Jan Haggerty has died, yet her name will remain on the November 4 ballot.
A Michigan statute prohibits votes for deceased candidates, so votes for Haggerty will not be counted.
City Attorney Tim Tomlinson says the council cannot fill the vacancy before the election.
The election will determine Haggerty's successor, with incumbents Bill Shoemaker and Steven Wietecha among the candidates.