The Warren City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are municipal elections to select nominees for the Warren City Council in Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will choose candidates from each political party to advance to the general election in November, where the final council members will be determined.
About This Race
The Warren City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are municipal elections to select nominees for the Warren City Council in Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will choose candidates from each political party to advance to the general election in November, where the final council members will be determined.
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
To vote in Michigan, residents must be registered to vote by July 15, 2025, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk’s office. On Election Day, August 5, 2025, voters can cast their ballots at their assigned polling place between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST, or vote early in person from July 26 to August 4, 2025, at designated early voting sites. Valid photo ID is required to vote; acceptable forms include a Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or passport.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Sonya Buffalo
Warren City Council
Biography
Sonya Buffalo is a lifelong Warren resident and current member of the Warren City Council, seeking re-election to continue her work on public safety, infrastructure investment, and neighborhood revitalization. She emphasizes her experience in municipal governance and commitment to transparent, responsive leadership.
Marcus Johnson is a small business owner and former Warren Planning Commission member running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, reduced city spending, and support for local entrepreneurs. He argues that the city needs new leadership to address rising taxes and improve services for residents.
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.