November 4 Municipal Election

Next date: Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Make your voice heard! All eligible Kalamazoo voters are encouraged to exercise their right to vote on November 4 in the Municipal Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All voters can vote early or by mail using an absentee ballot. City voters will elect a Mayor and three City Commissioners.

Check your registration status, view sample ballots, find your polling location, and more at michigan.gov/vote.

Candidates

The following people have successfully filed to run for the offices of Mayor or City Commissioner, listed in order of filing. 

• Drew Duncan (City Commissioner)
• Thomas Durlach (City Commissioner)
• Keshia Dickason (City Commissioner)
• David Anderson (Mayor)
• Kizzy N. Bradford (City Commissioner)
• Robert E. Gray (Mayor)
• Stephanie D. Hoffman (City Commissioner)
• Jessica Thompson (City Commissioner)
• Soloman J Carpenter (City Commissioner)
• Chris Glasser (Mayor)
• Sara L. Schlack (City Commissioner)
• Bernard Dervan III (City Commissioner)
• Jacqueline Slaby (City Commissioner)
  
  

November 4 Municipal Election Absentee Ballot Processing and Tabulation Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office will process and tabulate absentee ballots for the Municipal Election on the following days prior to election day, as permitted by statute:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12 Election Inspectors

Ballots tabulated on October 29th:  2,288

Thursday, October 30, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
11 Election Inspectors

Ballots tabulated on October 30th:  1,248

Saturday, November 1, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
11 Election Inspectors

Ballots tabulated on November 1st:  219

Location of Absent Voter Counting Place:

Kalamazoo City Hall
241 W. South Street,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

 

Absent Voter Counting Board Election Day Information

Absent Voter Counting Place:
Kalamazoo City Hall
241 W South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Election Day)

Starting Time:
10 a.m.

Election Inspectors Appointed:
14

Number of Challengers Allowed:
2 per each credentialling organization

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