The Troy Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Troy, Michigan. The winner of the general election in November will serve as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public safety.
About This Race
The Troy Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Troy, Michigan. The winner of the general election in November will serve as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public safety.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
August 5, 2025
Registration Deadline
July 21, 2025
Early Voting Starts
July 26, 2025
Early Voting Ends
August 4, 2025
How to Vote
To vote in Michigan, residents must register by July 21, 2025, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. On election day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., or vote early in person from July 26 to August 4, 2025, with no excuse required. Photo ID is requested but not mandatory; voters without ID can sign an affidavit.
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Democratic
Caren Christophe
Mayor of Troy
Biography
Caren Christophe is a Troy resident, small business owner, and community advocate running as a Democrat to promote inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to city services. She aims to strengthen neighborhood engagement and expand affordable housing initiatives.
Ethan Baker is the current Troy City Council member and former deputy mayor, seeking the Republican nomination to bring continued fiscal responsibility and public safety focus to the mayor's office. He emphasizes economic development, infrastructure improvements, and maintaining Troy’s reputation as a safe, family-friendly community.
Many Muslim and Arab American voters are leaning toward third-party candidates or not voting, feeling neither main candidate values their families' lives. Others are choosing between Harris and Trump.