City, township & village

Council Member, City of Ann Arbor

Ward 3

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member votes on local ordinances, the budget and contracts, and sets policy for the community.

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Ryan Bartholomew

Democratic

Legislative director for state Rep. Carrie Rheingans

The gist

Proposes a pilot city-run child care program.
Supports building public housing and protecting renters.

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Proposes a pilot city-run child care program.
Who's in the Running to Run Ann Arbor?
Candidate questionnaire · Ann Arbor Observer · annarborobserver.com
“a pilot program for municipal-run childcare”
Supports building public housing and protecting renters.
Ann Arbor elects 3 new City Council members, both incumbents defend seats
News coverage · The Michigan Daily · michigandaily.com
“led a campaign focused on building affordable public housing, protecting renters and reducing the cost of living”

Kenny Leicht

No Party Affiliation

The gist

Pledges fiscal responsibility with a focus on transportation.

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Pledges fiscal responsibility with a focus on transportation.
Who's in the Running to Run Ann Arbor?
Candidate questionnaire · Ann Arbor Observer · annarborobserver.com
“platform of fiscal responsibility, with a particular focus on transportation and the intersection of mobility, safety, convenience, and sustainability”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.