DETROIT – Detroit resident Debbie Allen was deeply involved in the recent mayoral primary, volunteering for Todd Perkins’ campaign.
“Because I feel like if people see just ordinary people out here supporting somebody and you have a following, then they will follow you,” said Allen.
Now that Perkins is out of the race, Allen’s vote is up for grabs.
The general election will be a head-to-head contest between City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch of Triumph Church.
Allen says she’s looking for a clear vision from the candidates.
“They are going to have to give me a plan as what they are going to do for the inner city, not just the downtown Detroit area,” Allen said.
She’s not alone. Many primary voters are now searching for a new candidate after their preferred choice dropped out of the race.
Melinda Henderson, another Detroit resident, said, “I like both of them, so either one of them will do.”
The campaigns are also focusing on people who didn’t vote in the primary. According to the Detroit City Clerk, turnout was just 16.7%.
Tamra Porter shared why she missed the primary but plans to vote in November.
“I was having health issues so that was the reason why I didn’t vote in the primary but I am out there in the general, I am going to get it done,” said Porter.
As for Allen, she plans to stay involved by volunteering again.
“I don’t know which one I am going for yet,” Allen said.