Anita R. Ashford
Candidate for Mayor, City of Port Huron
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Port Huron
Mayor of Port Huron since winning the 2024 election; previously a Port Huron City Council member and mayor pro tem. She is a former vice president of the Michigan Municipal League.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports new approaches to improve residents' housing conditions
ReportPort Huron makes history with election of first African-American mayor, Anita R. AshfordNews coverage · The Keel · Jan 9, 2025 · thekeelph.com
“more creative ways to challenge the housing issue we are facing in this country which includes better housing conditions for our residents”
Economy & jobs
Supports growing the city's population through schools and safety
ReportPort Huron makes history with election of first African-American mayor, Anita R. AshfordNews coverage · The Keel · Jan 9, 2025 · thekeelph.com
“an increase in our population which will see growth as we improve our schools, safety, sense of belonging”
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: St. Clair County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Unofficial Candidate List for November 2026, St. Clair County
Election filing · St. Clair County Clerk · stclaircountyclerk.org
- Port Huron makes history with election of first African-American mayor, Anita R. Ashford
News coverage · The Keel · Jan 9, 2025 · thekeelph.com
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