Detroit politics

News Summary The Detroit City Council race is revealing internal divisions within the Democratic Party as State Representative Tyrone Carter challenges incumbent Gabriela Santiago-Romero for the District 6 seat. This election reflects changing demographics in Southwest Detroit, where the Latino population has significantly increased. Both candidates have differing approaches to

News Summary In Detroit’s political landscape, city council candidates are significantly outspent by mayoral candidates, highlighting a disparity in funding. City council candidates have collectively raised $504,500 and spent $371,838, while mayoral candidates have spent close to $2 million. Many city council races are financed by a few major donors,