DETROIT — Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett had an early lead over Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin in their tossup race for Congress in mid-Michigan, where it's possible the results won't be known until Wednesday.
Barrett of Charlotte had 55% of the vote, and Slotkin of Lansing had 43% with about 41% of the vote counted Tuesday night, according to unofficial returns. Libertarian candidate Leah Dailey of South Lyon had 2% of the vote.
Those totals did not yet include full results for Ingham County, a Democratic stronghold. Democratic activists said they were encouraged by the long line of Michigan State University students still waiting to vote late Tuesday in East Lansing.
