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id: 2502fee624
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-08 18:21 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 21:44 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Muhith Mahmood sworn in as Hamtramck mayor

Muhith Mahmood was sworn in as Hamtramck's mayor Sunday after 37 disputed absentee ballots were counted. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers certified the votes Wednesday.

Section: [Elections](/detroit/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Muhith Mahmood](/detroit/wiki/muhith-mahmood.md), [Wayne County Board of Canvassers](/detroit/wiki/wayne-county-board-of-canvassers.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 2 Detroit](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-jnjl2aw1y0xbzfbs), 2026-11-08 18:21 EST: Hamtramck mayor sworn in after lawsuit
- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/former-hamtramck-councilman-muhith-mahmood-sworn-in-as-mayor-after-absentee-ballots-flip-election), 2026-11-08 19:19 EST: Former Hamtramck councilman Muhith Mahmood sworn in as mayor after absentee ballots flip election
- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/muhith-mahmood-sworn-in-hamtramck-mayor/), 2026-11-08 21:44 EST: Muhith Mahmood sworn in as Hamtramck mayor after 37 disputed ballots counted

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