Saginaw Michigan — Local Information

Elections

Upcoming election dates (confirm with City Clerk):

• Primary: August 4, 2026 (Statewide Primary — confirm if City Council appears)
• General: November 3, 2026 (General)

City Council has 9 at-large members serving 4-year terms. The mayor is selected by the council from among its members.

City Clerk (elections, voter info): https://www.saginaw-mi.com/186/City-Clerk · 989-759-1480

Campaign commercial

Watch Bob’s 30-second spot, then share it or request a yard sign.

Voting

• Check registration & polling place: Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC)
• Absentee ballots: Contact City Clerk at 989-759-1480. No reason required.
• Voting locations map: Saginaw interactive voting map

Running for office

Candidates for City Council file with the Saginaw City Clerk. For 2026, the City requires 100 nominating petition signatures filed by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4:00 p.m., along with an Affidavit of Identity. Contact the City Clerk for official petition forms and the full filing packet.

Campaign finance: Michigan Campaign Finance Act applies. Committees register with the Saginaw County Clerk and file reports via the Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN).

Campaign sign rules (City of Saginaw)

Political signs are allowed under zoning rules. Maximum 32 square feet total per lot. All political signs must be removed within 7 days after the election. No signs on utility poles, sidewalks, or public property without permission. See City Code Ch. 153 and Ch. 94 for full details.

Useful links

• City of Saginaw Elections
• Saginaw County – Running for Office
• Michigan SOS Election Dates (PDF)
• Michigan Voter Information Center
• Saginaw Voting Locations Map
• Campaign Finance / MiTN
• Campaign finance filing dates
• Write-In Declaration (backup only)

Contact the campaign

Email Bob: bobjohnson@bobjohnsonforcitycouncil.com