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Flint City Council Primaries

Election Date:August 5, 2025Register by:July 15, 2025
Current holder:Eric Mays(Democratic)

The Flint City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nominating elections for seats on the Flint City Council in Michigan. These primaries determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2025 for various ward-based council positions.

About This Race

The Flint City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nominating elections for seats on the Flint City Council in Michigan. These primaries determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2025 for various ward-based council positions.

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 by July 15, 2025, either online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from July 26 to August 4, 2025, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place; valid photo ID is required, but voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Eric Mays

Flint City Council Member

Biography

Eric Mays is a longtime Flint resident and former City Council member known for his advocacy on water infrastructure and public safety issues. He is running to restore trust in city government and address ongoing concerns about lead pipe replacement and neighborhood investment.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Sheila Woodson

Flint City Council Member

Biography

Sheila Woodson is a community organizer and former Flint School Board member running on a platform of economic development, youth programs, and transparency in city spending. She emphasizes her experience working with grassroots organizations to bring resources to underserved neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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