By LARRY HOLCOMBE

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Voters across the country will head to the polls Tuesday for the midterm election, and the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives hangs in the balance, but down the ballot are important races for state and local positions, as well.

Polls are open in Michigan and Wisconsin on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Michigan

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, faces a challenge from Democrat Bob Lorinser of Marquette, for Michigan’s First Congressional District seat. Also on the ballot are Libertarian Andrew Gale and L...