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Lansing City Council Generals

Election Date:November 4, 2025Register by:October 6, 2025
Current holder:Peter Spadafore(Democratic)

The Lansing City Council General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the Lansing City Council for the City of Lansing, Michigan. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards across the city, with responsibilities including setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services.

About This Race

The Lansing City Council General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the Lansing City Council for the City of Lansing, Michigan. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards across the city, with responsibilities including setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 4, 2025
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2025
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2025
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2025

How to Vote

To vote in Michigan, residents must register by October 6, 2025, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. On Election Day, November 4, 2025, voters can cast their ballots at assigned polling places from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST; early voting is available from October 25 to November 3, 2025, at designated sites, and voters must present valid photo ID or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Peter Spadafore

Lansing City Council Member

Biography

Peter Spadafore is a incumbent Lansing City Council member seeking re-election to continue his work on public safety, neighborhood development, and fiscal responsibility. He has served on the council since 2017 and previously worked as a legislative aide and nonprofit administrator. Spadafore emphasizes collaborative governance and data-driven solutions to address urban challenges.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Elizabeth Gonzales

Lansing City Council Member

Biography

Elizabeth Gonzales is a community organizer and educator running for Lansing City Council to advocate for equitable housing, youth programs, and environmental justice in the city's southeast quadrant. A lifelong Lansing resident and parent of public school students, she has led neighborhood clean-up initiatives and partnered with local schools on after-school programming. Gonzales aims to increase transparency and resident participation in city decision-making.

Campaign Website

Updated 3 days ago

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