HOUGHTON — Houghton-Portage Township Schools´ $23 million bond proposal for an early childhood center at the Houghton Elementary School and other facility upgrades won a narrow victory Tuesday night.

The 30-year measure passed 1,820 to 1,790.

Also in the district, four candidates ran for two school board seats. Michael Salmi, who was appointed to the board last year, received the most votes with 1,370. Incumbent Brad Baltensperger collected the second-most votes with 1,229. Challenger Jason Evans finished narrowly behind at 1,226 votes, followed by incumbent Nels Christopherson with 1,050.