James Chandler

James Chandler

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Detroit City Council District 1

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Next election

November 4, 2025

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James Chandler is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 1 in Michigan. Chandler is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Chandler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Detroit, Michigan (2025)

General election

General election for Detroit City Council District 1

Incumbent James Tate, James Chandler, and Tashawna Rushin are running in the general election for Detroit City Council District 1 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		James Tate (Nonpartisan)
		James Chandler (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)
	Submit photo	Tashawna Rushin (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)

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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Tate advanced from the primary for Detroit City Council District 1.

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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James Chandler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chandler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• James Chandler is committed to pushing for Reparations, Government Transparency, and Undenied Aide—ensuring that no individual is denied credit, dignity, or support.
• Housing should be affordable for everyone. Let's end quick evictions.
• Rights like the 14th Amendment within our Constitution, and universal commercial codes have been ignored or overridden by government policy for far too long. James Chandler warns: “If you let the government run with policy, they will run game on you.”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Social Welfare, Economic Policy, Health care

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have been endorsed by Black Heritage Alliance

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