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Willie Burton
Democratic candidate for State House — District 9 · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.
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Lifelong Detroiter and public servant. Made history as the youngest Police Commissioner in the United States, serving on the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners representing District 5 until January 2026. Led efforts to implement body cameras, expand Project Green Light, raise officer pay, support small businesses, and promote youth employment. Ran for Detroit City Council District 5 in 2025 and lost. Previously ran for State House District 4 in 2010, losing the Democratic primary.
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- BMichele Lundgren(R)
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