The Detroit mayoral primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan contest to select the city's next mayor. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2026, overseeing Detroit's executive branch, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives. This primary determines which candidates advance to the general election if no candidate receives a majority.
The Detroit mayoral primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan contest to select the city's next mayor. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2026, overseeing Detroit's executive branch, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives. This primary determines which candidates advance to the general election if no candidate receives a majority.
Michigan residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office up to Election Day. Voters must provide proof of residency and either a Michigan driver's license or state ID; those without ID can sign an affidavit. Early voting is available from July 26 to August 4, 2025, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse through the Michigan Secretary of State's website.
