Ann Arbor Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Yousef Rabhi
Candidate for Mayor
Yousef Rabhi is running for mayor of Ann Arbor in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Washtenaw County commissioner and former state representative who served as House Democratic Floor Leader. He also works as Legislative Director for the Michigan Nurses Association.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democratic
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Abdul El-Sayed, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer, state Rep. Dylan Wegela, the Ann Arbor Education Association, AFSCME, UAW Region 1A, the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation, the Democratic Socialists of America and the Ann Arbor Tenants Union, among others. Yousef Rabhi campaign
- Campaign website
- www.voteyousef.com
Michigan Public reported that Yousef Rabhi is almost certain to win in the Democratic majority city in November's general election. Michigan Public · Aug 5, 2026
Where Yousef Rabhi stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing1 sourced position
Would invest in publicly owned, permanently affordable housing using the city's bonding capacity and land, without raising taxes.
“Make historic investments in publicly-owned, permanently affordable housing by leveraging our bonding capacity and land without increasing taxes.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Public power1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Said municipalizing the power grid is the only way to get renewable, reliable and cheaper energy in Ann Arbor.
“there is only one way to achieve 100% renewable energy, to achieve reliable energy, to achieve cheaper energy, and that way is municipalizing our power grid here in the city of Ann Arbor”
Forum answerThe Michigan Daily · Jun 30, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily; not a direct quote
Said he is opposed to data centers and pledged to propose a moratorium on their development if elected.
Forum answerThe Michigan Daily · Jun 30, 2026
Public land1 sourced position
Pledged never to sell public land and opposes the sale of the Kline's Lot to a private developer.
“As mayor, I pledge to never sell any public land.”
Own statementAnn Arbor Observer · Jun 5, 2026
Housing density1 sourced position
as reported by MLive; not a direct quote
Supports more duplexes, triplexes and density along transit corridors, but said he did not think he could support fully eliminating single-family zoning.
Own statementMLive
Developer incentives1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily; not a direct quote
Said the city is giving away tax dollars to developers, selling off public land and privatizing city services.
Forum answerThe Michigan Daily · Jun 30, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Calls for the city to pass an ICE-free zone ordinance and defend it against the federal government.
“pass a real ICE-Free zone ordinance and defend it from the Trump administration’s overreach”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Also running for Mayor
No one else is running for this seat.
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