The Ann Arbor City Council Primary Election on August 5, 2025, is a municipal primary to nominate candidates for the November general election. Voters in each of Ann Arbor’s five wards will select nominees for City Council seats, with the top vote-getters advancing to the general election. This primary determines which candidates will appear on the ballot for the city’s legislative body, responsible for local ordinances, budgeting, and community policy.
The Ann Arbor City Council Primary Election on August 5, 2025, is a municipal primary to nominate candidates for the November general election. Voters in each of Ann Arbor’s five wards will select nominees for City Council seats, with the top vote-getters advancing to the general election. This primary determines which candidates will appear on the ballot for the city’s legislative body, responsible for local ordinances, budgeting, and community policy.
To vote in the Ann Arbor City Council Primary, Michigan residents must be registered to vote by July 21, 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 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST, or vote early in person from July 26 to August 3, 2025, at designated early voting sites. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Michigan driver’s license or state ID, or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.
