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What's on the ballot in City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County
Michigan General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Early voting Oct 24–Nov 1. Every local race and proposal on the official Ann Arbor City sample ballot (41 precincts; some items vary by precinct). Enter your address in the app to see your exact ballot with every candidate graded.
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Your district races
This community is split between districts — your address determines which appear on your ballot.
Statewide races (every Michigan ballot)
Governor
- BJohn James(R)
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
Attorney General
- N/RDoug Lloyd(R)
- N/REli Savit(D)
Local races in Ann Arbor City (14)
Ann Arbor City Mayor
- N/RYousef Rabhi(D)
Ward 1 — Council Member by Ward
- N/RCynthia Harrison(D)Incumbent
Court of Appeals District 3 — Judge of Court of Appeals
- AMark T. BoonstraIncumbent
- FDaniel S. KorobkinIncumbent
22nd Circuit Court — Judge of Circuit Court
- DPatrick J. Conlin Jr.Incumbent
- DTracy E. Van den BerghIncumbent
Washtenaw County Probate Court — Judge of Probate Court
- DAlethia Jean Battles
- DJennifer Lawrence
15th District Court — Judge of District Court
- DTamara GarwoodIncumbent
Washtenaw Community College — Board of Trustees Member
- N/RDaniel J. Katanski
- DDavid A. DeVartiIncumbent
- N/RChristina Fleming
- CRuth HatcherIncumbent
Ann Arbor Public Schools — Board Member
- CLyndon Dibble
- BKelley Ellis
- DBecca Hogan
- DRima Mohammad
- BJennifer Oldham
- DAaron J. Puno
- CCarolyn Siebers
- DBrandon Smith
- BAndy Spencer
Ann Arbor Public Schools — Board Member
- N/RJohn Benson
- N/RKevin A. Hudson
- N/RDon WilkersonIncumbent
Ann Arbor District Library — Board Member
- N/RZach Buck
- N/RRachel Goldberg
- N/RCassie HaynesIncumbent
- N/RGaurav Kulkarni
Ward 2 — Council Member by Ward
- N/RSandy Aldrich(D)
Ward 3 — Council Member by Ward
- N/RRyan Bartholomew(D)
- N/RKenny Leicht(Ind)
Ward 4 — Council Member by Ward
- N/RAidan Sova(D)
- N/RJames Trost(Ind)
Ward 5 — Council Member by Ward
- N/RJenn Cornell(D)Incumbent
Local proposals & millages (5)
Proposal A — Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and…
Replaces the expiring 2022–2026 street, bridge and sidewalk repair millage at up to 2.125 mills for 2027–2032 (~$19.2M first year).
Cost to you: About $212/year per $100,000 of taxable value (continues current rate).
Official ballot language
Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Shall the Charter be amended to authorize a new tax up to 2.125 mills for street and bridge repair and for sidewalk repair and construction for 2027 through 2032 to replace the previously authorized tax up to 2.125 mills for street and bridge repair and for sidewalk repair and construction for 2022 through 2026, which will raise in the first year of levy the estimated revenue of $19,236,316? In accordance with State law, a portion of the millage may be subject to capture by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
Proposal B — Charter Amendment Tax for the Construction of New…
Replaces the 2021–2026 new-sidewalk millage at up to 0.20 mill for 2027–2032 (~$1.8M first year) to fill sidewalk gaps.
Cost to you: About $20/year per $100,000 of taxable value.
Official ballot language
Charter Amendment Tax for the Construction of New Sidewalks Shall the Charter be amended to authorize a tax up to 0.20 mills for the construction of new sidewalks for 2027 through 2032, to replace the previously authorized tax up to 0.20 mills for the construction of new sidewalks for 2021 through 2026, which will raise in the first year of levy the estimated revenue of $1,809,900? In accordance with State law, a portion of the millage may be subject to capture by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
Proposal C — Amendment to Modify the Method for Counting Signatures of Nomination…
Amendment to Modify the Method for Counting Signatures of Nomination Petitions Shall Section 13.9 of the City Charter be amended to specify that if an individual signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for a single elected office, only the earliest-dated signature shall count, and that if two or more signatures bear the same date, none of those signatures shall count? Currently, if an individual signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for a single office, every signature of that…
Official ballot language
Amendment to Modify the Method for Counting Signatures of Nomination Petitions Shall Section 13.9 of the City Charter be amended to specify that if an individual signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for a single elected office, only the earliest-dated signature shall count, and that if two or more signatures bear the same date, none of those signatures shall count? Currently, if an individual signs multiple candidates' nomination petitions for a single office, every signature of that individual is disregarded, regardless of date.
Proposal D — Amendment to Modify the Terms of Office for Elected…
Amendment to Modify the Terms of Office for Elected Officials Shall Section 12.4 of the City Charter be amended to move the beginning of an elected officer's term to noon on the first Monday of the month following the regular City election at which the officer is elected? Currently, an elected officer's term begins on the first Monday after the regular City election at which the officer is elected.
Official ballot language
Amendment to Modify the Terms of Office for Elected Officials Shall Section 12.4 of the City Charter be amended to move the beginning of an elected officer's term to noon on the first Monday of the month following the regular City election at which the officer is elected? Currently, an elected officer's term begins on the first Monday after the regular City election at which the officer is elected.
Proposal E — Creation and Governance of a Municipal Electric…
Petition-initiated charter amendment requiring the city to establish a municipal electric utility and a nine-member governing board (5 elected by ward in 2028, 4 mayoral appointees). It does not itself take over DTE's grid — any acquisition would need a later 60% voter approval. A DTE-funded group challenged the petition in court.
Official ballot language
Creation and Governance of a Municipal Electric Utility Shall Chapter 15 of the Charter be amended to require the City to establish a municipal electric utility and governance structure therefor?
Voting in City of Ann Arbor
- Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
- Where to voteLook up your City of Ann Arbor polling place, early-voting site and drop boxes at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
- Early votingOctober 24 – November 1, 2026 at sites set by your clerk.
- Absentee ballotsMust reach the City of Ann Arbor clerk or a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Too late to mail safely — drop it off.
- Not registered?Register and vote the same day at the City of Ann Arbor clerk's office with proof of residency.
- IDBring a photo ID, or sign an affidavit if you don't have one. Full checklist →
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