Are you registered to vote? Detroitisit’s voting registration guide for this year’s election should encourage Detroiters to stay on track and brush up on the information needed to properly vote and the deadlines. Elections are well underway. Know what you can vote on in November. There are other voter guides, event calendars, and election trackers for everyone to be vigilant.
Detroiters will elect a new mayor, two at-large city council seats, and settle all races for city council seats. Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 4 to vote for mayor, city council, city clerk and board of police commissioners in the General Elections. Preparation and encouragement is in order now for all voting ages. Catch a couple of these fun voting events in the city of Detroit coming up this month as well.
Detroitisit rounded up a voting registration guide for this year’s election as there is key information to stay up on this month, heading into November.
GENERAL 2025 DETROIT ELECTIONS & VOTING INFO FOR DETROIT VOTERS
Detroitisit’s voting guide for this year’s election begins with informing everyone that a voter must be a Michigan resident to vote in Detroit elections. Voters in Detroit taking part in the general write-in this October must be registered for the city’s general election, which will take place in November 2025.
Election Dates:
Filing deadline: April 22, 2025
July 25, 2025 (primary write-in)
October 24, 2025 (general write-in)
Primary election: August 5, 2025
General election: November 4, 2025
Offices up: Mayor, city clerk, city council, board of police commissioners, and community advisory council.
Total seats up: 33. Click HERE to view the Mayoral election in Detroit information and click HERE for more ballot information.
ELECTION DATES
Detroitisit’s voting registration guide for this year’s election should help you keep track of important dates and feel better about knowing what you already know. October is the time to participate and prepare for November. Register to vote through the Michigan online voter registration system HERE, click HERE to request an absentee ballot online, and click HERE to find a polling place as well as look up more of your voter information.
Oct. 6: First day early voting is offered
Oct. 20: Last day to register to vote online or by mail
October 25 – November 2 Early Vote Centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Nov. 2: Last day for in-person early voting
Nov. 4: Election Day; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS RECIEVE $180M BOOST FROM KRESGE FOUNDATION, PHOTO @CITYOFDETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FOR DETROIT
Detroitisit’s voting registration guide for this year’s election invites everyone to get to know both mayoral candidates and hear what they have to say. Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would not be seeking reelection, so this year brings extra attention to the mayoral race. What issues would you like to see city leaders address in 2026?
Here are the two mayoral candidates running for Detroit mayor in the 2025 primary:
Mary Sheffield–age: 37 Mary Sheffield is the Detroit City Council president, representing District 5. A graduate of Southfield-Lathrup High School, Sheffield grew up on the westside of Detroit and is taking her roots with her to speak up on issues for Detroit residents. Her heart lies in addressing root causes of crime as well as restoring neighborhoods through economic development and homeownership. Through her efforts, the goal is to create a flow of opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship. Click HERE to view Mary’s official website biography.
Solomon Kinloch Jr.-age: 52 Solomon Kinloch is an American pastor and political candidate. He is the senior pastor of Triumph Church, a non-denominational megachurch based in Detroit. Discover more about Kinloch’s new vision for Detroit. He aims to eliminate poverty while investing in neighborhoods. He is focused on creating jobs and empowering all areas of the city of Detroit. His passion for uplifting Detroiters aligns with the work he’s been doing for the past three decades. Click HERE to view Solomon’s official website to read more of his biography.
PARTY AT THE POLLS SAVE THE DATE, PHOTO HORACE SHEFFIELD ON INSTAGRAM
SAVE THE DATE FOR “PARTY AT THE POLLS”
Date & Time: Saturday, October 25 from 9 AM-5 PM
Detroitisit’s voting registration guide for this year’s election invites young and old to participate. Whatever party you’re planning on voting for, show up for your community and save the date for “Party At The Polls”. Join this weekend event at the end of October to get hyped about voting. Rev. Horace Sheffield III invites the Detroit community to join the City of Detroit Department of Elections for a Party at the Polls! This block party will be free to the public with early voting, voter registration & more information available.
Location: 2978 West Grand Blvd., Detroit (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue)
DETROIT NAACP VOTES & VIBES EVENT RETURNS, PHOTO @DETNAACP ON INSTAGRAM
NAACP DETROIT BRANCH HOSTS VOTES & VIBES
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18 from 3-6 PM
Votes & Vibes is back! Detroitisit’s voting registration guide welcomes the community to let loose a little during these intense few months of election season. Enjoy food, music, networking, and prize giveaways — plus hear why your voice and your vote matter in this election. Free & open to the public, RSVP with the QR code on the flyer or visit the Detroit NAACP organization website HERE.
Location: Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Trade Center-11687 American St., Detroit
NAACP DETROIT BRANCH ORGANIZES “TAKE YOUR SOLES TO THE POLES”
Date: Tuesday, November 4
The NAACP Detroit Branch is hosting an event you won’t want to miss. The campaign has engaged voters across the city of Detroit for over 20 years. Not to mention, gained nationwide attention and has been replicated in many other NAACP units. Join the Detroit Branch for the Take Your Soles to the Polls campaign in the City of Detroit. Launched under the leadership of their president in 1997, Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, the four pillars of the campaign are:
- Registration – expanding the electorate
- Education – knowing your voting rights
- Mobilization – encouraging voter participation in elections
- Protection – ensuring all votes are counted
Click HERE to fill out a volunteer form for the NAACP Detroit Branch. Click HERE to view the website for more information and to view the NAACP Detroit Branch Early Vote Centers and Drop Box Locations.
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