Detroit Election Commission

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The Election Commission serves as the governing body for the Elections Department and is responsible for supervision of all elections in Detroit.

Leadership: The Commission has 3 members: the City Clerk, who serves as Chairperson, the City Council President, and the Corporation Council of the Law Department. Current Commission members are:

Janice Winfrey (City Clerk) - Chairperson
Mary Sheffield (Council President)
Conrad Mallett (Corporation Counsel)

Public Meetings: The Commission hosts occasional public meetings, generally in advance up election dates, to conduct its regular business.

Legal Authority: The Election Commission operates under the legal authority of Article 3 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 13, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Updated: 3/3/2022