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Curt Benson and Christina Elmore led the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County with 63 percent of precincts reporting as of early Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Republican Steven Johnson entered Tuesday's race as the incumbent for the 72nd District Michigan House seat.

Early results indicate Democrats could grab two seats on the board.

The countywide millage is expected to raise $32 million over a six-year span for early childhood care.

Sabo garnered 63 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.

The Associated Press is reporting that VanWoerkom garnered 55.3 percent of the vote.

Ottawa County's 30th District Senate seat is open due to term limits.

Meerman, 43, is a dairy farmer from Polkton Township

Lilly was leading with 61 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the race in his favor.

The funds will be used to update all six of the district's buildings and some theater and athletic facilities.