The Metro: A look at turnout efforts in Detroit’s 2025 election

, November 5, 2025

According to the city’s unofficial results, nearly 22,000 more people voted this year than in the 2021 mayoral election.

Curbside voting sign in Detroit. Comerica Park in the background.

Leading up to this year’s election The Metro has discussed how Detroit’s turnout needs to improve. According to the city’s unofficial results, nearly 22,000 more people voted this year than in the 2021 mayoral election.

After a quick update on turnout in Oakland County with clerk Lisa Brown, we were joined by Al Williams, who leads ground efforts with Lift Every Voice and Vote in Detroit. The non-profit organization encourages voting by working with local churches. 

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    Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.

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