Politics & Government
Birmingham Elections 2013: Polls Are Closed
The campaigns are just about over as voters cast their ballots at Birmingham's nine polling locations today.
Voters in Birmingham go to the polls today to elect three spots on the city commission.
8 p.m.: Polls are closed. Check back with Patch for results and other election-related news.
5 p.m.: Cmdr. Terry Kiernan of the Birmingham Police Department said there were no election-related calls requiring a police response today.
Updated 3 p.m.: City Clerk Laura Pierce reported voting is going well at all precincts. Though she did not project turnout specifically for today's election, she did say local elections typically draw 18-20 percent of registered voters.
>>Check with Patch throughout the day for updates and stories from the polls.
Patch will cover the local races throughout the day, until the final local votes are reported. Thanks to Oakland County's use of wireless technology, election results should be available shortly after the polls close.
Find more about today's races on the Elections page.
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