The 2022 Flint mayoral election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Mayor of the City of Flint. Incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley, who was first elected in 2019, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by former Mayor Karen Weaver and City Councilmember Eric Mays. Neeley and Weaver placed first and second in the August 2, 2022, primary election, and advanced to the general election, where Neeley narrowly defeated Weaver to win re-election.
Background Incumbent Sheldon Neeley announced in February 2022 his intention to seek reelection as mayor. Neeley had been serving as the Mayor of Flint since 2019 after defeating the incumbent, Karen Weaver. Major issues in the campaign included the funding of American Rescue Plan Act projects, crime, blight, and controversies in the City Council and the Neeley Administration.
Primary election Candidates Sheldon Neeley, incumbent Mayor of Flint Karen Weaver, former Mayor of Flint Eric Mays, Flint City Council President
Results
General election Results
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