WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — In Westland, Michigan state Rep. Kevin Coleman won the race for mayor Tuesday night.
With 100% of the precincts reporting, Coleman will lead the city for a partial term after defeating Westland interim Mayor Mike Londeau. The partial term is set to end in January of 2026.
Coleman had 59% of the votes while Londeau gathered 41%.
Coleman's win will shake up power in the state House, which currently belongs to the 56 Democrats over the 54 Republicans.
Michigan state Rep. Lori Stone won Warren's mayoral race Tuesday night, taking the Michigan House from a 56-54 slim Democratic majority to 54-54 split between Democrats and Republicans, resulting in a deadlock, a first since 1994.
