A CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY THREATENED TO SUE, CLAIMING THE CITY’S AT LARGE ELECTION SYSTEM VIOLATES THE STATE’S VOTING RIGHTS ACT. IN RESPONSE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED MOVING TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS.

Note: This story has been updated. FLINT, MI — A candidate to fill a vacancy on the Flint City Council is asking voters to re-elect her even though she’s never held the 3rd Ward council seat ...