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Wayne County Executive
Warren Evans (D)

Warren Evans (Democratic Party) is the Wayne County Executive in Michigan. He assumed office in 2014. His current term ends on January 1, 2027. Evans (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Wayne County Executive in Michigan. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

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Michael Evans (R)

Michael Evans (Republican Party) is running for election for Wayne County Executive in Michigan. Evans advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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John Olumba (Independent)

John Olumba (independent) is running for election for Wayne County Executive in Michigan. Olumba (independent) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 3. Olumba assumed office on January 1, 2011. Olumba left office on January 1, 2015.

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Michigan 36th District Court Non-incumbent
Vote for 3
William Burton Jr.
Delphia Burton

Delphia Burton is running for election for judge of the Michigan 36th District Court. The primary for this office on August 4, 2026, was canceled.

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Kahlilia Davis

Kahlilia Davis is running for election for judge of the Michigan 36th District Court. Davis was a judge of the Michigan 36th District Court. She left office on January 1, 2023. Davis attended Lewis Cass Technical High School.

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Jo A. Irby

Jo A. Irby is running for election for judge of the Michigan 36th District Court. The primary for this office on August 4, 2026, was canceled.

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Michigan 25th District Court Non-incumbent
David M. Loeckner

David M. Loeckner is running for election for judge of the Michigan 25th District Court. David M. Loeckner (Nonpartisan) and Krystle-Marie Medina (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Michigan 25th District Court on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My name is David M. Loeckner and I am running for Judge in the 25th District Court this year.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will reinstate the Court Work Program in the 25th District Court. The Work Program is useful not only an alternative to jail, but it is a great benefit to the communities served by the Court.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about Veteran's Affairs. My father served in the Army in the 24th Infantry.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Krystle-Marie Medina
Belleville District Library Board At-large
Vote for 4
Daniel R. Fleming, Shekitra Green, Thays Harris, Sharon C. Peters, Linda Green Priest
Northville District Library Board At-large
Vote for 4
Deborah Charbonneau, Carol M. Doyle, Laura J. Eisele, Amy E. Field, Jeri Johnson, Karren Yurgalite, Lisa B. Zimmer
Plymouth District Library Board At-large
Vote for 4
Lynn Broniak-Hull, Yasir Khogali, Joseph H. LeBlanc, Michael F. Pappas, Jessica Yaser
Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees At-large
Vote for 3
Brian D. Broderick, Jackie Coleman, Candy R. Little, Alexander D. Steward
Airport Community Schools, At-large
Vote for 2
Leslie Anderson, James DelVero, Theresa Morris, Mike Stolkey
Allen Park Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 4
Jason M. Babbage, Joshua Bradley, Kristina G. Klos, Marlene Scott, Kyle B. Waligora
Clarenceville School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Nicholas Dorst, Leah Nicole Grazes, Michael Liss, Dennis Myers, Garey Telin
Crestwood School District, At-large (Special)Hass Beydoun vs. Zainab Mroueh
Crestwood School District, At-large
Vote for 2
Zouher Abdel-hak, Billy Amen, Ali Fawaz, Kathi Kobeissi Martin
Dearborn Board of Education At-large
Vote for 3
Mallak Anani
Mohamed Ali Hammoud
Adel Mozip

Adel Mozip is a member of the Dearborn Board of Education At-large in Michigan. He assumed office on April 15, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Mozip is running for re-election to the Dearborn Board of Education At-large in Michigan.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a senior software developer for Beaumont Health, a husband, father of two boys, a proud active member of the Dearborn community.”
Campaign priorities: “I wholeheartedly believe that quality education is the foundation of the great good and the special gift we can give to our children.”
Policy focus: “I am very passionate about equity in education, social-emotional learning, and fiscal responsibility.”
Mary K. Petlichkoff
Nasri Sobh
Detroit Public Schools Community District, At-large
Vote for 4
Natalie Bien-Aime
Steven Bland Jr.
Michelle Broughton
Katrina Brown
Cidney Calloway

Cidney Calloway is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Cidney Calloway was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned a high school diploma from the Detroit School of Arts.

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Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “By connecting students and families with caring educators, practical resources, and pathways to future success, we help build stronger foundations both inside and outside the classroom.”
Policy focus: “I am passionate about equitable funding for neighborhood schools by advocating for the weighted school funding initiative at the state level.”
Bobby Christian

Bobby Christian is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Christian (Democratic Party) also ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 3. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Campaign priorities: “Re-Build Our communities have faced significant setbacks due to broken promises from government officials.”
Policy focus: “I am deeply passionate about enhancing our parks and recreation services, and dedicated to advancing both youth and senior services.”
Nicole Conaway
Vilma Escamilla-Duran
Daniel Ferguson III

Daniel Ferguson III is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Duane Grigsby Jr.

Duane Grigsby Jr. is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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David Harris

David Harris is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Bessie Harris

Bessie Harris is an at-large member of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. She assumed office on October 14, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026. Harris is running for re-election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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C. Allan Hubbard

C. Allan Hubbard is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. C.

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Henrietta Ivey

Henrietta Ivey is a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in Michigan, representing District 1. She assumed office on January 1, 2026. Her current term ends on January 1, 2030. Ivey is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “Hello my name is Henrietta Ivey Write-In Candidate for the Board of Police Commissioners District 1.”
Campaign priorities: “Police Accountability, I feel that having anti-discrimination training will help police officers understand the community that they work in particularly in black and brown communities where discrimination is at a higher percentage for this demographic.”
Policy focus: “Oversight I fell that is where I can do the best work on behalf of the community when it comes to setting policies, what's going on with the budget, citizens complains, facial recognition, and reviewing police practices.”
Tabrian Joe
Shinese Johnson
Theodore Jones
Georgia Lemmons

Georgia Lemmons is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Lemmons was an at-large member of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Lemmons assumed office in 2017. Lemmons left office on December 31, 2022.

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LaMar Lemmons

LaMar Lemmons is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Lemmons also ran in a special election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Clement Lett

Clement Lett is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Phil Lloyd II
Darious Morris

Darious Morris is a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in Michigan, representing District 3. Morris assumed office on January 1, 2026. Morris' current term ends on January 1, 2030.

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Liana Mulholland
Tyshea Pope
Danetta Simpson

Danetta Simpson (independent) (also known as Vanilla) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 9. She was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026. Simpson is also running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Tawanna Simpson
Jameel Smith

Jameel Smith is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan. Jameel Smith earned a high school diploma from Cass Technical High School. Smith earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a lifelong Detroiter, proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools and Cass Technical High School, licensed psychologist, former teacher and school psychologist, healthcare leader, and mother.”
Campaign priorities: “Strong Literacy and Academic Outcomes My priority is improving literacy and academic outcomes for every student.”
Policy focus: “I am especially passionate about special education, mental health supports, and literacy funding.”
Calesther Smith-Arnold

Calesther Smith-Arnold is running for election for an at-large seat of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Michigan.

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Terry Whitfield
Elizabeth Williams
Theresa Williams
Ecorse Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 4
April Ackerman-Miller, Wayde A. Jackson II, Darren Johnson, Kelia Taylor McPhaul, Willie White, Nakeeta O'Brien White
Grosse Pointe Public Schools, At-large
Vote for 3
Walter Fitzpatrick, Jake Howlett, Ginny Jeup, Mariel Krupansky, Michelle White
Huron School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Amy Arnett, Aaron D. Cox, Jennifer Johnson, Julie Spicer
Plymouth-Canton Board of Education At-large
Vote for 3
Aamina Ahmed
Dan Lemieux
Craig Olzak

Craig Olzak is running for election to the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education At-large in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “Canton has been my home for 23 years. It’s where my wife and I chose to raise our family, and where our three children have experienced the full spectrum of this district—from preschool all the way through graduation.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Professional Perspective: In my 24 years at Rocket Mortgage, I’ve learned how to lead in a high-intensity, data-driven, and customer-focused environment.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Joe Tollefson

Joe Tollefson is running for election to the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education At-large in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “My name is Joe Tollefson and I am a parent in the district, youth advocate, and youth workforce development professional with 18 years experience supporting Career and Technical Education, as well as 6 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate within the foster care system.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I show up - Our kids and educators deserve leaders who will show up to advocate for them. It’s so important to elect constructive and engaged leaders willing to put in the work to support our schools, and not leaders who only show up for their own pet projects or grievances, or only to argue on Facebook.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Though I spend a lot of time keeping up-to-date on most areas of public policy, my policy passion revolves around ensuring that young people have pathways to fulfilling lives, especially on the fringes of society.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
River Rouge School District school board, At-large
Vote for 4
Stephanie Anderson, Lance Collins, Vicki Dobbins, Charita Hightower, Robert Hill Sr., William L. Johnson, Janice E. Tate, Gwendolyn Yarbrough
Romulus Community Schools Board of Education, At-large
Vote for 4
Darcel C. Davis, Antoine D. Jackson, Porsche A. Laster, Ursula L. Rogers, Nychole Smith
Southgate Community Schools Board of Education, At-large
Vote for 2
Jason Craig, Laekyn Jaciuk, Darlene Pomponio
South Redford School District Board of Education, At-large
Vote for 2
Eugene Lewis, Steven Schreiber, Shirley W. Tolliver, Daniel Winston Jr., Terry Young
Taylor School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Ann L. Block
Tina Marie Daniels
Allan A. Farhoud

Allan A. Farhoud is running for election to the Taylor School District, At-large in Michigan. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “As a full-time accounting professor, certified school administrator, and longtime career and technical education (CTE) teacher, I bring decades of real-world educational and financial experience to the Taylor School Board.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “While these challenges exist, our district holds strong assets, including dedicated teachers, top-tier Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and ongoing facility upgrades.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Christine Gersky
Korey Ryan Morris
Donald C. Pierson
Richard Pratt
James Prout
Courtney Prout
Christopher Rosen
Mark Westphal
Wayne-Westland Board of Education At-large
Vote for 3
Dez'arae Adams, Ashley Herzberg, Brittany Hill, Melandie Yvonne Hines, Dayna Lewis
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, At-large
Vote for 4
Robert Barrett, Laura Berry, Eryka Czopek, Michael Golden, Robby Hatmaker, Valerie Lowry, Tierra Pugh, Kerri Sanders
Dearborn Heights City Charter Commissioner Board At-large
Vote for 9
Mohamed Hamieh, Elyana Hussain, Carly A. Ladd, Krystina Laslo, Dana Mohammad, Susan Riegle, John J. Riley II, Sam Sakka, Nancy Schneider, Elisabeth Sobota-Perry, Kelli Tamburro
Ecorse City Council At-large
Vote for 6
Kimberly Alexander, Jared K. Berry, Dale Holbrook, LaTonya T. Lamb, Montel Love, John E. Miller Jr., Roger Parker Sr., Felipe Soria
Mayor of EcorseDonald Agee Jr. vs. Lamar C. Tidwell
Garden City City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Kim Dold, Stacy Karafotis, Lee Lubinski
Highland Park City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Doris Harris, Melinda C. Jones, Robert D. Lodge Jr., Temeko Manica
Highland Park City Council District 1Joseph Frye-Dandridge vs. Debra J. Humphrey
Highland Park City Council District 2David Forsythe vs. Lucy Frye
Highland Park City Council District 3Franklin D. Jackson Sr. vs. Koron J. Wilkerson
Mayor of Highland ParkShamayim Harris vs. Glenda Maria McDonald
Lincoln Park City Council At-large
Vote for 6
Jason Behr, Nicholas J. Craven Jr., Tracy Duprey, Belda Garza, Jason Nichols, Lylian Ross, Carlos Salcido, Eric Szor, Dawn Trueblood
Mayor of River RougeWilliam Campbell vs. Johnson L. Taylor
Rive Rouge City Commission At-large
Vote for 6
Randy BellFi, Patty Campbell, Ebony Elmore, Candise Green, Jonathan Holly, LaShanna Mitchell-Stinson, Mark Pruneau, Karen Ward, Gwendolyn Yarbrough
River Rouge City AssessorCelestine Eady vs. Kameelah N. Pasha
River Rouge City ClerkPaula M. Campbell vs. Patricia H. Johnson
Wayne City Council At-large
Vote for 3
Alfred Brock, Kathy Lawrence, Brett Macek, Mathew P. Mulholland, Donald L. Quarles, Shannon Rochon
Mayor of WoodhavenPreston L. Abadie vs. Jan Sikes

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