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Sterling Heights Mayoral General

Election Date:November 4, 2025Register by:October 7, 2025
Current holder:Michael C. Taylor(Republican)

The Sterling Heights Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, proposing the annual budget, and representing Sterling Heights in regional and state affairs.

About This Race

The Sterling Heights Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, proposing the annual budget, and representing Sterling Heights in regional and state affairs.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 4, 2025
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2025
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2025
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2025

How to Vote

To vote in the Sterling Heights mayoral election, Michigan residents must be registered by October 7, 2025. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 25 to November 3, 2025, or by requesting an absentee ballot online through the Michigan Voter Information Center. All voters must present a valid photo ID or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.

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Incumbent
Republican

Michael C. Taylor

Mayor of Sterling Heights

Biography

Michael C. Taylor is the incumbent mayor of Sterling Heights, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. A lifelong resident and former city council member, he is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and economic development.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Richard J. Notte

Mayor of Sterling Heights

Biography

Richard J. Notte is a former Sterling Heights city councilman and retired Ford Motor Company engineer. He is running to bring fiscal responsibility, transparent governance, and renewed investment in neighborhoods and local businesses to the mayoral office.

Campaign Website

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