What’s on the primary ballot for communities in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties?

The primary election is on Aug. 5, 2025.

Residents across Metro Detroit will have the opportunity to vote on various mayoral, city council and commission positions in multiple communities in the primary election.

In Detroit, Pontiac, Dearborn Heights, and Hamtramck, there will be no incumbents in the mayoral races. Nine candidates are vying to succeed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is departing after three terms to run for governor.

Voters will also decide on various city council and commission positions in multiple communities, including Detroit, Hamtramck, Westland, Livonia, Taylor, Plymouth, Pontiac, and Sterling Heights.

Here’s what voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties can expect to see on the ballot:

Wayne County

Here’s what’s on the ballot for cities in Wayne County:

Detroit:

• Mayor

• City Council

Dearborn Heights:

• Mayor

Hamtramck:

• Mayor

• City Council

Inkster:

• Romulus Community Schools Building and Site Bond Proposal

Livonia:

• City Council

• Municipal Facilities Bond Proposal

Northville:

• Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Northville Township:

• Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Plymouth:

• City Commission

Romulus:

• Romulus Community Schools Building and Site Bond Proposal

Taylor:

• Mayor

• Treasurer

• City Council

Westland:

• City Council

Oakland County

Here’s what’s on the ballot for cities in Oakland County:

Lyons Township:

• Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Novi:

• Public Safety Facilities Bond Proposal

Novi Township:

• Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Oakland Charter Township:

• Library Millage Renewal Proposal

Pontiac:

• Mayor

• City Council

• Library Board Member

Southfield:

• Mayor

Macomb County

Here’s what’s on the ballot for cities in Macomb County:

Armada Township:

• Armada Area Schools Bond Proposal

Bruce Township:

• Armada Area Schools Bond Proposal

Clinton Township:

• Police Department Millage Renewal Proposition

Lenox Township:

• Armada Area Schools Bond Proposal

New Baltimore:

• Mayor

Ray Township:

• Millage Renewal for Ray Township Fire and Rescue Operations

• Millage Renewal for Ray Township Fire and Rescue Department Equipment and Truck Replacement

Richmond Township:

• Armada Area Schools Bond Proposal

Sterling Heights:

• City Council

Warren:

• Fitzgerald Public Schools School Building and Site Bond Proposal

• Fitzgerald Public Schools Replacement Building and Site Sinking Fund Tax Proposal

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