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Close Election Sparks Recount as Controversy Unfolds

11/23/2025

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Muhith Mahmood, Hamtramck City Councilman, filed a recount petition with the Wayne County Clerk's Office after losing the mayoral race by six votes to Adam Alharbi.
The Board of Canvassers will meet to consider Mahmood's recount request.
Some ballots were found late and not counted.
Alharbi is a Trump supporter; Mahmood supports Kamala Harris; Alharbi’s lawsuit alleging Mahmood lives outside Hamtramck is under investigation.

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Story summary

Muhith Mahmood, Hamtramck City Councilman, filed a recount petition with the Wayne County Clerk's Office after losing the mayoral race by six votes to Adam Alharbi.
The Board of Canvassers will meet to consider Mahmood's recount request.
Some ballots were found late and not counted.
Alharbi is a Trump supporter; Mahmood supports Kamala Harris; Alharbi’s lawsuit alleging Mahmood lives outside Hamtramck is under investigation.