Yesterday was election day, and two mayoral victories in Metro Detroit will have consequences in the Michigan House. Reps. Kevin Coleman and Lori Stone won mayoral elections, which means that both of these Democrats will vacate their current seats in the House, leaving a 54-54 Democrats to Republicans tie. Today, what this shuffling means for the Michigan House, and what we can expect in the New Year.

GUEST:

• Beth LeBlanc, reporter at The Detroit News

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