Lori Shearer wins Circuit Court race in Ionia and Montcalm counties

Lori Shearer was elected as the next Circuit Court judge for Ionia and Montcalm counties in Tuesday's election, defeating Ed Sternisha in a decisive victory. Shearer, 51, of Belding, secured 61% of the total vote, while Sternisha, 57, of Belding, received nearly 39%.

Shearer received a total of 25,327 votes compared to Sternisha's 16,166. In Ionia County, Shearer garnered 12,705 votes to Sternisha's 8,856. In Montcalm County, Shearer received 12,622 votes, while Sternisha received 7,410.

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