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Washtenaw County, Michigan

Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 5

Cornell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Washtenaw County election filings.

About this race

Jenn Cornell was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and no other party filed; she is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jenn Cornell

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Excellent basic city services
  • Thoughtful growth that retains Ann Arbor's character
  • A welcoming community with diversity and inclusion
Biography

Jenn Cornell is a nonprofit arts leader and former small business owner who co-owned Joust Strength + Fitness in Ann Arbor for eight years, per the campaign site. The campaign site says she has lived in the Ann Arbor community for more than 20 years and serves on the boards of the Ecology Center, the Family Learning Institute, the Main Street Area Association and Destination Ann Arbor.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 5 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenn Cornell. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 5 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
Jenn Cornell, full profileOfficial Michigan election office