Five southeastern Michigan Republicans are competing for a chance to fill the final weeks of ex-U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's term in Congress.
A special primary election is being held Wednesday to pick a candidate to face Democrat David Curson of Belleville in the Nov. 6 general election. The winner of that race will serve only from mid-November until the end of the year.
A separate contest on the Nov. 6 ballot will decide who fills the seat for the next two years. Republican ex-teacher Kerry Bentivolio faces Democratic Canton Township Trustee Syed Taj in that race.
McCotter resigned July 6 during an investigation of irregularities in the nominating petitions that kept the Livonia Republican from seeking re-election. Three ex-McCotter aides face charges on accusations they schemed to submit false signatures.
GOP primary for last weeks of Rep. McCotter's term
Special primary election due to be held Wednesday
Published On: Sep 03 2012 11:16:34 AM EDT
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