Detroit Primary on Aug. 5 Includes Races for Mayor, City Council

Detroit voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 5, for a primary election that includes races for mayor, city council, city clerk and board of police commissioners. Incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run again to pursue a bid for Michigan governor in 2026.

As of press time, AARP Michigan was planning to sponsor a mayoral debate before the primary. Check

YouTube.com/AARPMichigan for details. Also, go to michigan.gov/sos/elections for more voter information.