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Adam Alharbi Sworn in as Hamtramck Mayor Amid Ballot Dispute

1/6/2026

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Adam Alharbi was sworn in January 4, 2026, as Hamtramck's new mayor, at the public library.
He won November's election by 11 votes over Muhith Mahmood amid a dispute over 37 uncounted ballots.
Mahmood is appealing a Wayne County judge's ruling against counting those ballots.
The case is before the Michigan Supreme Court.
Alharbi expressed optimism about improving the city and restoring residents' trust in the electoral process.

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Adam Alharbi was sworn in January 4, 2026, as Hamtramck's new mayor, at the public library.
He won November's election by 11 votes over Muhith Mahmood amid a dispute over 37 uncounted ballots.
Mahmood is appealing a Wayne County judge's ruling against counting those ballots.
The case is before the Michigan Supreme Court.
Alharbi expressed optimism about improving the city and restoring residents' trust in the electoral process.