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Dearborn Mayoral General

Election Date:November 4, 2025Register by:October 6, 2025
Current holder:Abdullah H. Hammoud(Democratic)

The Dearborn Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The election is nonpartisan and features multiple candidates vying to lead Michigan's seventh-largest city, which faces ongoing challenges related to economic development, public safety, and community services.

About This Race

The Dearborn Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The election is nonpartisan and features multiple candidates vying to lead Michigan's seventh-largest city, which faces ongoing challenges related to economic development, public safety, and community services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 4, 2025
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2025
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2025
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2025

How to Vote

To vote in Dearborn, Michigan residents must be registered to vote by October 6, 2025. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 26 to November 3, 2025, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Michigan law requires voters to show photo identification at the polls; acceptable IDs include a Michigan driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Abdullah H. Hammoud

Mayor of Dearborn

Biography

Incumbent Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, first elected in 2021, is seeking re-election to continue his work on economic revitalization, public safety reforms, and expanding city services. A Wayne State University graduate and former state representative, Hammoud has focused on balancing the city budget, attracting new businesses, and strengthening community-police relations during his first term.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Ryan Bates

Mayor of Dearborn

Biography

Ryan Bates, a Dearborn native and small business owner, is running on a platform of fiscal conservatism, infrastructure improvements, and reducing city bureaucracy. A graduate of Dearborn Public Schools and Henry Ford College, Bates argues the city needs new leadership to address rising taxes, aging infrastructure, and concerns about governmental transparency.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Susan Dabaja

Mayor of Dearborn

Biography

Susan Dabaja, a former Dearborn City Councilmember and longtime community advocate, is running as an independent candidate focused on restoring trust in city government, improving neighborhood services, and increasing transparency in municipal operations. With over two decades of local government experience, Dabaja emphasizes bipartisan collaboration and resident engagement as key to addressing Dearborn's challenges.

Campaign Website

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