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Flint council sets special primary for March and general in August for 3rd Ward seat

2113303 · January 8, 2025
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After debate and public comment, the Flint City Council voted to schedule a special primary election for March 6, 2025, and a special general election for Aug. 5, 2025, to fill the 3rd Ward seat; nominations must be filed by Jan. 21, 2025.

The Flint City Council voted to schedule special elections to fill the vacant 3rd Ward seat, setting a primary for Tuesday, March 6, 2025, and a general election for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Council members approved the schedule after a lengthy discussion about the timing and the city clerk’s guidance on Michigan election law. The council also set a filing deadline for nominating petitions: petitions must be turned in by close of business on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The clerk advised that petition rules require 75 valid signatures for candidates seeking the council seat and noted…

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