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Grand Rapids City Commission Primaries

Election Date:August 5, 2025Register by:July 15, 2025
Current holder:Rosalynn Bliss(Nonpartisan)

The Grand Rapids City Commission primaries on August 5, 2025, will nominate candidates for three at-large seats on the city commission. These nonpartisan primaries determine which candidates advance to the general election in November, where voters will select commissioners to set city policy and oversee municipal operations.

About This Race

The Grand Rapids City Commission primaries on August 5, 2025, will nominate candidates for three at-large seats on the city commission. These nonpartisan primaries determine which candidates advance to the general election in November, where voters will select commissioners to set city policy and oversee municipal operations.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 5, 2025
Registration Deadline
July 15, 2025
Early Voting Starts
July 26, 2025
Early Voting Ends
August 4, 2025

How to Vote

Michigan voters must register by July 15, 2025, online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk’s office. Early voting runs from July 26 to August 4, 2025, at designated sites, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Michigan driver's license or state ID to cast a ballot.

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Incumbent
Nonpartisan

Rosalynn Bliss

Grand Rapids City Commissioner

Biography

Incumbent mayor Rosalynn Bliss is seeking re-election to a third term, having served since 2016. She is running on her record of economic development, neighborhood investment, and sustainability initiatives, including the city’s climate action plan.

Campaign Website
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Nonpartisan

Joe Jones

Grand Rapids City Commissioner

Biography

Joe Jones is a longtime community activist and former Grand Rapids Public Schools board member advocating for equity in housing, education, and public safety. He emphasizes grassroots organizing and redirecting city budgets toward social services and violence prevention.

Campaign Website

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