The Dearborn City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a municipal election in Wayne County, Michigan, where voters will elect members to the Dearborn City Council. This election determines local representation responsible for city budgets, ordinances, zoning, and public services.
About This Race
The Dearborn City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a municipal election in Wayne County, Michigan, where voters will elect members to the Dearborn City Council. This election determines local representation responsible for city budgets, ordinances, zoning, and public services.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 4, 2025
Registration Deadline
October 28, 2025
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2025
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2025
How to Vote
To vote in Dearborn, Michigan, residents must register by October 28, 2025, either online via the Michigan Secretary of State website, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. On Election Day, November 4, 2025, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST; early voting is available from October 25 to November 3, 2025, at designated sites, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Michigan driver's license or state ID.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Abdullah Hammoud
Dearborn City Council Member
Biography
Incumbent Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is running for re-election to continue leading Dearborn's city government, focusing on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. He previously served as a Michigan state representative and has emphasized fiscal responsibility and community engagement in his campaign.
Susan Dabaja is a longtime Dearborn resident and former City Council president seeking re-election to advocate for senior services, neighborhood safety, and transparent governance. She has served on the Council for over a decade and is known for her work on public utilities and community policing initiatives.
Many Muslim and Arab American voters are leaning toward third-party candidates or not voting, feeling neither main candidate values their families' lives. Others are choosing between Harris and Trump.