Here are the candidates running for City Council
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Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Who is running for Community Advisory Council
CACs are meant to inform City Council about community needs ian their district — especially how well city services and programs are working.
Posted inElection 2025
A look at Mary Sheffield’s Detroit policy wins and losses
In her 12 years as a council policymaker, the mayoral hopeful often aimed high and got some of what she wanted, but was forced to scale back parts of her most ambitious populist visions amid pressure from the mayor’s office.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
Download: BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the November 2025 general election in Detroit, Michigan.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: Breaking down the City Council races
Here’s what residents have told us are the most pressing issues in each districtand how each candidate says they will address them.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about the At-large City Council race
The at-large council members sit on the nine-person legislative arm of city government and represent all residents.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 7
Detroit’s west side will decide Nov. 4 whether to back a candidate with a progressive agenda or a four-term state lawmaker.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 6
Voters in Southwest Detroit will have a choice on Nov. 4 to go with a younger progressive candidate or a seasoned moderate.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 5
The district will have new representation for the first time in more than a decade with Mary Sheffield running for mayor.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 4
Latisha Johnson is unopposed in her bid for a second term make progress on improving neighborhoods and protecting residents from pollution.