Two people will be elected at-large to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.
Election 2025
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BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Meet the candidates running for City Council District 2
One person from District 2 is elected to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Meet the candidates running for District 7
One person from District 7 is elected to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Meet the candidates running for District 5
One person from District 5 is elected to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Voter turnout was up during Michigan’s 2024 election. Figuring out exactly why may be tough.
A new report from Joceyln Benson’s Department of State credits new statewide election laws and education campaigns. Experts point to other likely factors.
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Where’s my polling place? Search new online tool to see voting location
The Vote Detroit tool was created by Detroit activist Alex Hill in partnership with the Detroit Democracy Project and EngagedMI.
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Most Michiganders voted early or absentee in 2024. See how your county cast ballots
Election Day voting was the most common method statewide among Michigan’s nearly 5.7 million voters.
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How Detroit mayoral candidates say they’d ramp up affordable housing, tackle homelessness
Six mayoral candidates spoke about how they’d ramp up housing that’s affordable for Detroiters and tackle homelessness at a July 16 forum organized by local social service agencies.
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Detroit Next: Who is your choice for mayor? Hear the candidates in their own words
BridgeDetroit won’t tell you who to vote for, but we hope you listen to the candidates in their own words and feel more confident in your decisions.
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Detroit seniors dominate in local elections
Older Detroiters vastly outnumber other groups, giving seniors a disproportionate influence over the issues and locations candidates focus on.