Candidate deadline nears to file for mayor, council

Detroit mayor candidates for 2025 election

For the first time since he won the role 12 years ago, Mike Duggan will not be on the ballot for Detroit mayor. His term expires at the end of 2025, opening up a competitive contest to succeed him.  Voters will make their preferred choice from the wide field of candidates in the Aug. 5 primary. The top two vote-earners will move on and face off in the Nov. 4 general election. Other races are being held for city clerk, all nine City Council seats…

Candidate deadline nears to file for mayor, council

By Charles Sercombe The city is not kidding about cracking down on the qualifications to become a candidate in Hamtramck. Two mayoral candidates and one city council candidate were disqualified from running. Candidates sign an application form saying that they do not owe the city or any other government agency money as well being a resident of the city. It could be worse for them. The city could pursue criminal perjury charges for filing a false…