The Western half which comprises the 39th district and extends out as far as Wixon was was particularly contentious this year. There were two challengers in the August primary which for the incumbent is costly in terms of time and money.
In the FalL election , The Free Press noted the 39th district race as one of interest and indicative of West Bloomfield becoming increasingly more democratic before endorsing Kesto's challenger Sandy Covin.
The failure to win a major endorsement is s neither a fiasco, or necessarily, fatal but it does put everyone working for the campaign in a funk. It can also put a crimp on contributions. In politics everyone loves a winner.
Kesto in August Primary. Margin of Victory 1278 votes (above)
Kesto in November Election. Margin of Victory 1442 votes (below)
Precinct
|
Klint Kesto
|
Sandy Colvin
|
Total
|
Commerce 1
|
457
|
286
|
751
|
Commerce 2
|
585
|
408
|
995
|
Commerce 3
|
599
|
634
|
1,244
|
Commerce 4
|
594
|
413
|
1013
|
Commerce 5
|
691
|
466
|
1163
|
Commerce 6
|
405
|
365
|
773
|
Commerce 7
|
821
|
357
|
1184
|
Commerce 8
|
759
|
449
|
1212
|
Commerce 9
|
707
|
453
|
1164
|
Commerce 10
|
573
|
371
|
945
|
Commerce 11
|
617
|
468
|
1090
|
Commerce 12
|
361
|
281
|
644
|
Commerce 13
|
565
|
426
|
997
|
Commerce 14
|
298
|
231
|
531
|
Commerce 15
|
558
|
339
|
901
|
W. Bloomfield 2
|
541
|
482
|
1025
|
W. Bloomfield 4
|
539
|
558
|
1098
|
W. Bloomfield 5
|
516
|
496
|
1013
|
W. Bloomfield 6
|
317
|
501
|
819
|
W. Bloomfield 8
|
668
|
539
|
1214
|
W. Bloomfield 12
|
282
|
825
|
1112
|
W. Bloomfield 14
|
413
|
350
|
769
|
W. Bloomfield 18
|
485
|
430
|
916
|
W. Bloomfield 20
|
236
|
461
|
698
|
W. Bloomfield 21
|
251
|
500
|
755
|
W. Bloomfield 22
|
387
|
722
|
1114
|
W. Bloomfield 23
|
464
|
748
|
1216
|
W. Bloomfield 24
|
378
|
424
|
804
|
W. Bloomfield 25
|
561
|
553
|
1120
|
Wixom 1
|
731
|
463
|
1196
|
Wixom 2
|
647
|
387
|
1040
|
Wixom 3
|
221
|
477
|
709
|
Wixom 4
|
514
|
427
|
947
|
Total:
|
16,741
|
15,299
|
32,172
|
The precinct map at the top of the page indicates a North/South split with Precinct 4
(Scotch Pine Elementary) being the only exception.
The deciding factor however was the in person voter. Here Kesto topped challenger Colvin by a margin of 1680 votes. Colvin however won the absentee vote battle by 238 votes. The difference between the two is the exact margin of victory. Kesto's campaign crews who worked West Bloomfield Library and other locations were the deciding factors in a very close election.
Editor's note: An astute reader may wonder why we are reporting on a election with precincts as far away as Wixom.
Well it was one of the closest elections in election day of lopsided results.
Well it was one of the closest elections in election day of lopsided results.
Strange as it may seem we do have readers in West Bloomfield.
We also have a few readers who are cognizant of the local political scene and want all the details.
In addition many residents in the City of Bloomfield Hills know Klint Kesto as friend of our State Rep Michael McCready. They have worked together on joint projects and presentations at local libraries on topics like human trafficking and helping seniors spot and avoid financial scams. In Lansing the offices of the two reps are right next to each other and across the street from the State Capitol.
Challenges and primaries are a fact of life in politics. Those who overcome them get noticed You will be hearing more about Klint Kesto.
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