Meet the nine candidates running in the 2025 Detroit mayoral primary
The Detroit mayoral primary is set for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, and nine candidates are vying to secure one of two spots in the November general election.
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The Detroit mayoral primary is set for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, and nine candidates are vying to secure one of two spots in the November general election.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan's primary election on Aug. 5 includes local and city races, including a primary for the next mayor of Detroit.
Detroit mayoral candidate and The Rev. Solomon Kinloch joined CBS News Detroit to discuss his vision for the city.
Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, polls will be open across Metro Detroit for a primary election.
Detroit has seen at least one high-profile write-in victory in recent history.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield joined CBS News Detroit to discuss her run for mayor.
Two men accused of using robocalls aimed at intimidating Detroit voters in 2020 have pleaded no contest in the case, the Michigan Attorney General's office reports.
Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow discusses his 2025 campaign.
The Detroit mayoral primary is on Aug. 5, 2025. Voters will see the names of nine candidates on their ballot, but at least 10 more candidates will appear as write-ins.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses his run for city mayor.
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III discusses his run for the Detroit mayor's office.
Early in-person voting for the 2025 primary election in Detroit started on Saturday. Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey shares why it's important for residents to get out and vote.
Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins joined CBS News Detroit on Friday (July 25) to discuss how her past experiences as a city official could help her lead it.
Attorney and Detroit mayoral candidate Todd Perkins joined CBS News Detroit on Wednesday (July 23) to discuss his vision for the city.
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Michigan Attorney General in the 2026 election cycle.
Businessman Joel Haashiim discusses his campaign for Detroit mayor and shares more about his platform.
The Republican commentator says she will turn her attention to supporting President Trump's policies.
Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has entered the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum is running for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.
Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit has announced his campaign for the 2026 Michigan Attorney General race.
Democratic Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate of Detroit launched his campaign on Sunday, seeking the seat left open by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.
A new book by Michigan's top election official reveals intimate details of how she contended with, and was personally impacted by, President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to former President Joe Biden. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "America Decides" to discuss her new book, "The Purposeful Warrior," and her 2026 gubernatorial bid.
Jeremy Moss of Oakland County has announced his candidacy for the Congressional seat now held by Haley Stevens.
Voters in 68 Michigan counties have special elections on the May 6 ballot, mostly for school bond issues.
