Get hype for election 2017

Gentle readers, the 2017 Ann Arbor Primary Election is just around the corner: August 8th. Except for Ward 2, where incumbent Councilmember Jane Lumm is an independent, the August primary will in all likelihood determine the winner of the November general election. This is election is also super exciting because it's the last odd year city council election before the city switches only even year elections. Turnout will likely be low, which means your vote counts even more (relatively). If you want great information on the election, you should check out Ann Arbor Votes, a local voter education non-profit.

Here's a quick rundown of the important dates and as well as the candidates. Important dates:

Monday, July 10 -- last day to register to vote in the August Election
Saturday, August 5 -- deadline to request an absentee ballot application by mail
Monday, August 7 -- deadline to request an absentee ballot in person
Tuesday, August 8th -- Election day

Candidates for the August Primary:

Ward 1:
Anne Bannister, campaign website, campaign twitter
Jason Frenzel (incumbent), campaign website, campaign twitter

Ward 2:
Jared Hoffert, campaign website, campaign twitter

Ward 3:
Zach Ackerman (incumbent), campaign website, campaign twitter
Stephen Kunselman, campaign website, campaign twitter

Ward 4:
Jack Eaton (incumbent), campaign website, campaign twitter
Jaime Magiera, campaign website, campaign twitter

Ward 5:
David Silkworth, campaign website, campaign twitter
Chip Smith (incumbent), campaign website, campaign twitter

Remember to get out there and vote gentle readers.