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Michigan mayor election reversed
Michigan mayor’s election win reversed after court-ordered recount.
In brief
Michigan mayor’s election win reversed after court-ordered recount. Hamtramck mayor Adam Alharbi’s election win was reversed by a court-ordered recount, leaving the city without a confirmed leader as a residency dispute continues. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Election result reversed
Wayne County Judge Kathleen McCarthy ordered a recount after mayor Adam Alharbi’s election win was reversed by a court-ordered recount.
Recount reveals new winner
Muhith Mahmood won the election by 12 votes after the recount, overturning Adam Alharbi’s initial victory.
Certification blocked
Wayne County won’t certify results until an Oct 22 hearing concludes on Mahmood’s eligibility to serve as mayor.
Residency dispute
Alharbi claims Mahmood lives in Macomb County, violating Hamtramck’s residency requirements for mayors.
Alharbi’s claims
Alharbi said he oversaw Hamtramck’s city council pass a strict residency resolution requiring candidates to prove where they live.
Mahmood’s response
Mahmood submitted documents proving he lived in Hamtramck for six years before the election.
Election results
Alharbi won the 2025 election with 2,066 votes, six more than Mahmood, but the recount changed the outcome.
Residency challenge
Alharbi raised concerns about Mahmood’s residency, claiming he lives in Macomb County, which borders Wayne County.
What happens next
The city’s mayor remains in limbo as a judge decides whether Mahmood meets residency requirements for the mayoral position.
What matters most
Hamtramck mayor Adam Alharbi’s election win was reversed by a court-ordered recount, leaving the city without a confirmed leader as a residency dispute continues.
