FLINT, Mich. — Nominating petitions for Flint mayor and Flint City Council are now available for those interested in running for the city’s top elected seats.
According to a Dec. 30, 2025 press release from the City Clerk’s Office, the deadline to file completed nominating petitions is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by 4 p.m. Late filings will not be accepted.
Petitions can be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor of Flint City Hall, located at 1101 S. Saginaw St. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Under the Flint City Charter, candidates for elective office must be registered voters in the city of Flint for at least one year prior to the filing deadline for the office they seek. Candidates must also reside in the ward they intend to represent and maintain that residency through the duration of their term.
Prospective city council candidates are required to submit nominating petitions signed by at least 75 registered Flint voters who live in the ward the candidate would represent. Candidates running for mayor must submit petitions signed by at least 600 registered voters of the city of Flint.
The terms of office for the mayor and city council members elected in the 2026 election will run from November 2026 through November 2030.
Residents with questions about nominating petitions or the filing process can contact the Flint City Clerk’s Office at 810-766-7413 during regular business hours.