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How to run for city council or mayor in Michigan in 2027: odd-year city elections, nominating petitions, filing deadlines and the campaign.
New to this topic? Start with the full guide.
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Michigan 2027 city election dates: petitions due April 20 for the August 3 primary, July 20 for petition-to-November cities, and the November 2 vote.
How to run for city council in Michigan in 2027: confirm your seat is up, charter rules, petition signatures, the Affidavit of Identity and April 20.
How to run for mayor in a Michigan city in 2027: whether your mayor is elected, charter terms and rules, citywide petition signatures and filing.
A week-by-week plan for Michigan city candidates, from the April 20, 2027 petition deadline to the August 3 city primary, built on state law dates.
How a Michigan city campaign texts voters in 2027: written consent, a committee and EIN, Campaign Verify timing, and a registered texting number.
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Open an account, import your contact list, and write your first message. Before your first text can go out, the phone carriers review and approve the number you will send from. For a toll-free number, that review usually takes about three business days.
