Novi Elections 2013: Bob Gatt Wins Novi Mayoral Race

Update 8:37 p.m.
After all of the precincts were counted, Bob Gatt is reelected for a second term as Novi's mayor with 5,811 votes, beating Jason George Wellington Dorsch who had 203 votes and Joseph Peter Samona who had 683 votes, according to unofficial results from Oakland County.   

Gwen Markham is city council's newly elected representative with 3,939 of the votes. Councilman Justin Fischer, with 4,277 votes, and Councilman Andrew Mutch, with 4,078 votes, keep their seats. They will all serve four-year terms.

Update: 7 p.m. 

Novi 2013 Election Results: Get unofficial updated election results as they come in after the polls close at 8 p.m.

Update: 5:20 p.m.

Where Do I Vote in Novi?: A quick look at where you need to go on Election Day in Novi.

Update: 3:30 p.m.

Novi Poll Workers Make Elections a Fun Tradition: The smiles and laughter of poll workers at the Novi Public library, Precinct 16's polling location, created a welcoming atmosphere Tuesday. 

Update: 11 a.m.

'Please Vote For My Wife': Among the election campaigners in Novi Tuesday morning was supportive husband Bruce Markham.

He was out since 7:30 a.m. and wore a sign that read "Please Vote for My Wife" in support of Gwen Markham's run for city council. 

Update: 8:30 a.m.

There are 39 people who came out to vote so far at precinct 16, Novi Public Library, this morning. 

Precinct chairperson Mary Angela Winter said it's been a steady turnout for a local election. 

"When you have four or five [voting] modules filled, that's a good turnout," said Betty Elias, poll worker for five years. 

Original post published at 5:45 a.m.
Voters in Novi go to the polls Tuesday to elect a mayor and three city council representatives. They will also decide the fate of five charter amendments and millage requests for Novi, South Lyon and Walled Lake schools.

>>Check this article 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. 

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