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The City of Ypsilanti has elected a black woman Mayor for the first time in city history. Nicole Brown received 76% of the vote in defeating nonpartisan challenger Amber Fellows and Libertarian Mark Alan King. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.

Nicole Brown will be the next Mayor of Ypsilanti. Here is a look at the mayoral and city council races.

Michigan voters re-elected all three state leaders Tuesday, who made history four years ago as an all-women elected leadership team. Voters also approved all three statewide proposals on the ballot.

One of the most closely watched races leading up to the primary election was for Ypsilanti mayor. the race featured current mayor Lois Allen-Richardson, former city councilman Anthony Morgan and Mayor Pro-tem Nicole Brown. With nearly 65% of the vote, Brown moved on to the November ballot. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss her plans for the upcoming general election.

Nicole Brown has advanced to the general election in her bid to become the city’s next mayor. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.