Washtenaw County, Michigan

Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 1

One candidate is tracked for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cynthia Harrison. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cynthia Harrison was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Michigan › Washtenaw County › Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 1

Cynthia Harrison

Democratic

Top priorities

Expand affordable housing
Prioritize equity and accessibility
Deliver exceptional city services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cynthia Harrison currently serves on the Ann Arbor City Council representing Ward One, per her campaign site. She created Rising Hope for Housing, a program supporting families affected by the criminal legal system, and led passage of Ann Arbor's Driving Equality Ordinance, per the same source. She also produced a documentary addressing over policing and racial disparities in the city.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 1 in 2026?

When is the Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 1 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Washtenaw County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Cynthia Harrison, full profile Official Michigan election office