Washtenaw County, Michigan

Mayor of Ann Arbor

One candidate is tracked for Mayor of Ann Arbor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Yousef Rabhi. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Yousef Rabhi was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no Republican filed; he is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.

What this office does

Mayor. The mayor is the city's chief elected official. In a strong-mayor city the mayor runs the city government, prepares the budget and appoints department heads; in a council-manager city the mayor presides over the council and a hired manager runs operations. Which model applies depends on the city charter.

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

Michigan › Washtenaw County › Mayor of Ann Arbor

Yousef Rabhi

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthening city services and reducing costs for working-class residents
Investing in city employees and city-run programs
Reducing privatization of city services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Yousef Rabhi currently serves on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, elected in 2023, and previously served as a Michigan state representative from 2017 to 2023, including as House Democratic Floor Leader, per his campaign site. He is not the sitting mayor.

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Next on your ballotAnn Arbor City Council, Ward 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Mayor of Ann Arbor in 2026?

When is the Mayor of Ann Arbor 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.

How do I see my exact Washtenaw County ballot?

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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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Also on your ballot

Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 2 Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 3 Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 4 See all 36 Washtenaw County races

Candidate profiles

Yousef Rabhi, full profile Official Michigan election office