Politics & Government
2013 Dearborn Primary Election Guide
Everything you need to know to be an informed voter on Aug. 6 in Dearborn.
You already know it's important to get out and vote on Aug. 6. But equally important is knowing whom you're voting for. Here's what you need to know when you head to the polls on Tuesday.
Who's running?
All nine elective offices are on the primary ballot including mayor, clerk and all seven city council seats. You can vote for up to seven candidates for city council. The top 14 vote getters will appear on the November election ballot. There are currently 21 Dearborn City Council candidates. There are five candidates for mayor, and three for clerk.*Candidates not listed here did not respond to Dearborn Patch's questionnaire. To view a sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website.
Mayoral Candidates
• Dearborn Mayoral Candidate Wants to Bring Global Investors to City
• Wayne State Accounting Student Running for Dearborn Mayor
• Mayoral Candidate Wants to Put More Police on City Streets
• O'Reilly: Fiscal Responsibility Key Component for Dearborn's Future
City Clerk Candidates
Find out what's happening in Dearbornwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
• Dearborn City Clerk Candidate Wants to Streamline Services with New Technology
• Dearborn City Clerk Candidate Says New Direction Needed with Budget
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• Dearborn City Clerk Seeks 5th Term in Office
City Council Candidates
• Dearborn City Council Candidate Will Champion Business Growth
• Dearborn City Council Candidate Says Community Pools Provide Vital Service
• Dearborn Councilman Seeks Fourth Term, Vows Fiscal Responsibility
• Dearborn City Council Candidate Vows to Increase Transparency
• Dearborn City Council Candidate Says Investing in Business Key to Community's Growth
• Dearborn Council Candidate: 'Let's Fill Downtown Businesses'
• Dearborn Mom Says Fire, Police Protection Top Priority if Elected
• Dearborn City Council President Seeks Re-Election, Demands Accountability
• Dearborn Councilman Vows Fiscal Responsibility if Re-Elected
• City Council Candidate Wants to Revive Dearborn Business District
• Former Dearborn Police Officer Wants to Improve City Services
• Dearborn Council Candidate Says New City Hall Worth the Move
• Dearborn Veteran Focuses on Growing Downtown Development
• Dearborn City Council Candidate Campaigns on Transparency Issues
• Dearborn Council Candidate Envisions Thriving Downtown Business District
Where do I vote?
There are 50 precincts in Dearborn. If you are uncertain of where your precinct is, you can visit the Michigan Secretary of State’s website and enter your address to find your correct voting precinct ahead of Tuesday’s primary.Voting precincts will be open in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What do I need to vote?
You will be asked to present an acceptable photo at the polls. The following types of ID are acceptable:• Michigan driver's license, or state-issued ID card
• Federal or state government-issued photo ID
• U.S. passport
• Military ID with photo
• Student ID with photo from a high school or accredited institution of higher learning.
More Information
Visit the Wayne County Elections Division website for more information about candidates. If you experience any problems on Election Day, call the Dearborn League of Women Voters hotline at 866-687-8683.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
