Ryan Bartholomew
Candidate for Council Member, City of Ann Arbor, Ward 3
Background
- Occupation
- Legislative director for state Rep. Carrie Rheingans
Legislative director for state Rep. Carrie Rheingans. Won the August 2026 Democratic primary for the open Ward 3 seat.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports building public housing and protecting renters.
ReportAnn Arbor elects 3 new City Council members, both incumbents defend seatsNews coverage · The Michigan Daily · michigandaily.com
“led a campaign focused on building affordable public housing, protecting renters and reducing the cost of living”
Health & human services
Proposes a pilot city-run child care program.
The pilot would first serve teachers, nurses and first responders at a subsidized rate.
ReportWho's in the Running to Run Ann Arbor?Candidate questionnaire · Ann Arbor Observer · annarborobserver.com
“a pilot program for municipal-run childcare”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ryan Bartholomew on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Washtenaw County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official List of Candidates, November 3, 2026 Election (updated 9/25/2026)
Election filing · Washtenaw County Clerk / Register of Deeds · content.civicplus.com
- Who's in the Running to Run Ann Arbor?
Candidate questionnaire · Ann Arbor Observer · annarborobserver.com
- Ann Arbor elects 3 new City Council members, both incumbents defend seats
News coverage · The Michigan Daily · michigandaily.com
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