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The Local Electi-sode, Part 2

Democrat 1st Michigan District challenger Callie Barr poses with campaign volunteers at election watch party at Traverse City’s Hotel Indigo. (Maxwell Howard / IPR News)
Callie Barr poses with campaign volunteers at election watch party at Traverse City’s Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Barr, a Democrat, was making her second attempt at unseating U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, who won a sixth term on Election Night. (Maxwell Howard / IPR News)

Two Lowdowns in one day! There must have been a big election. IPR reporters Astrid Code and Maxwell Howard weigh in on last night's midterms.

We hear about the vibe inside Callie Barr's election night party and about what brought northern Michigan voters to the polls.

Reporting for this episode by Astrid Code, Maxwell Howard, Austin Rowlader and Vivian La.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions