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Hamtramck mayor sworn in, election results still contested
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Tonight, the city of Hamtramck's newest mayor was inaugurated amid a contentious legal battle. Adam Alharbi took the oath of office this evening, even as his challenger from November's election said the race is not over just yet.
7 News Detroit has covered this story since the beginning when city councilman Muhith Mahmood lost to Alharbi by just 11 votes.
The controversy stems from 37 uncounted ballots discovered the morning after the election in the city clerk's office.
In such a close race, every single vote could make a difference. Last month, a Wayne County judge ruled against adding the 37 ballots.
https://www.wxyz.com/news/hamtramck-mayor-sworn-in-election-results-still-contested