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Recent polling indicates that incumbents Mary Waters and Coleman Young II are favored to retain their seats in the Detroit City Council At-Large race ahead of the August 5 primary election. The Glengariff Group survey shows Waters with 32% first choice support and Young II with 21%. Undecided voters remain a significant factor, as nearly 30% have yet to choose their candidates. Former councilwoman Janeé Ayers trails in third place amidst scrutiny from a previous investigation, while the election landscape is further complicated by the absence of current mayor Mike Duggan.
Detroit – Incumbents Mary Waters and Coleman Young II are positioned to secure their seats in the Detroit City Council At-Large race, according to a recent poll. The poll, commissioned by local news sources and conducted by the Glengariff Group, reveals that both candidates are leading comfortably among likely voters for the upcoming primary election on August 5.
The survey, which took place from May 27 to May 29, included 500 respondents. The results indicate that Waters received 32% of the first choice votes. Additionally, she garnered 18% of second choice votes. In comparison, Young II received 21% as a first choice and an impressive 32% of second choice votes, indicating strong overall support among participants. Notably, nearly 30% of voters were undecided regarding both their first and second choices in the race, suggesting that there may still be room for other candidates to gain traction.
The primary election will determine which candidates advance to the general election in November, with the top four candidates moving forward. Former councilwoman Janeé Ayers currently holds third place with 9.8% of first choice votes and 4.5% as a second choice, totaling a combined 14.3%. Other candidates trailing behind include James Harris at 7.4%, Shakira Hawkins at 6.4%, and Levan Adams, Victoria Collier, Gary Hunter, Ramon Jackson, and Valerie Parker, each receiving less than 3%. The combined support for Waters stands at 50%, while Young II’s total combined support is at 53% when factoring in both first and second choices.
Waters and Young II were both first elected to the Detroit City Council in 2021, which has contributed to their familiarity with voters. Poll participants expressed recognition of their names, with some citing Waters’ approachable demeanor as a reason for their support. Meanwhile, Young II benefits from the legacy of his father, former Mayor Coleman Young, which appears to resonate with voters looking for continuity in leadership.
Janeé Ayers, in her campaign, has come under scrutiny in the past due to a public corruption investigation involving her and other officials, although no charges were filed against her. Despite this challenge, she remains a notable candidate in the race for the at-large seats. Furthermore, the upcoming election landscape is shaped not only by the city council seat contests but also by the absence of the current mayor, Mike Duggan, who will not seek re-election. This has opened the field to at least nine mayoral candidates who have submitted their nominating petitions, which were required to be submitted by Tuesday at 4 p.m. for certification to appear on the ballot.
Additionally, some districts within the city, specifically Districts 4, 5, and 7, currently lack certified candidates for the election. As residents prepare for the critical voting period, it remains to be seen how the undecided voters will shift the dynamics of the race and whether new candidates will emerge as viable contenders as the election date approaches.
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