2025 General Election Results – Lansing, East Lansing & Regional Ballot Proposals
Overview
The 2025 general election concluded last night with strong outcomes for pro-growth leadership across the Greater Lansing region. Of the seven candidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC), six were elected, representing an 86% success rate.
In addition to candidate races, the Chamber also supported several key ballot proposals, including the Lansing City Charter Commission and Delta Township Transportation Millage. We included the East Lansing Parks & Recreation Millage although we did not take a stance on it. Below is a summary of results.
City of Lansing
Mayor
- Andy Schor – 66.6% ✅
(Defeated Kelsea Hector – 33.4%)
City Council At-Large (two seats)
- Clara Martinez – 32.8% ✅
- Jeremy Garza – 29.9% ✅
(Defeated Julie Vandenboom – 27.2% and Aurelius Christian – 10.1%)
City Council Ward 2
- Deyanira Nevarez Martinez – 72.3% ✅
(Defeated Erik Almquist – 27.7%)
City Council Ward 4
- Peter Spadafore – 59.0% ✅
(Defeated Heath Lowry – 41.0%)
Lansing City Charter Proposal
- Yes – 65.9% ✅
- No – 34.1%
The passage of the Charter proposal allows for the establishment of a Lansing City Charter Commission to modernize the city’s governing document, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and transparency in city operations.
City of East Lansing
City Council (two seats)
- Steven Whelan – 22.4% ✅
- Chuck Grigsby – 20.0% ✅
(Other candidates: Adam DeLay – 14.9%, Liam Richichi – 14.6%, Joshua Ramirez-Roberts – 14.5%, Kath Edsall – 13.6%)
East Lansing Parks & Recreation Millage
- Yes – 38.9%
- No – 61.1% ❌
The proposal to renew the East Lansing Parks & Recreation Millage was defeated, meaning there will not be a dedicated source of funding for upcoming park and trail improvements.
Delta Township
Transportation Millage
- Yes – 46.8%
- No – 53.2% ❌
While narrowly defeated, this renewal proposal would have provided continued funding for road maintenance, safety improvements, and infrastructure investments in Delta Township.
2025 Ballot Proposal Summary – Clinton, Eaton & Ingham Counties
Overall Results
- Total proposals: 11
- Passed: 8
- Failed: 3
- Pass rate: 73%
Breakdown by County
| County | Total Proposals | Passed | Failed | Pass Rate |
| Clinton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| Eaton | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71% |
| Ingham | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
(Note: Several proposals overlap between counties, such as Waverly and Portland Public Schools.)
Dollar Impact Summary
| Proposal | County (Shared) | Amount | Result |
| Portland Public Schools Bond | Clinton, Eaton, Ionia | $2.66 million | Approved |
| Mason Public Schools Bond | Ingham | $66.15 million | Approved |
| Stockbridge Community Schools Bond | Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Washtenaw | $15.1 million | Approved |
| Delta Township Transportation Millage | Eaton | (Est. $3.75M annually; 0.75 mill) | Failed |
✅ Total approved bond funding: ≈ $83.9 million
❌ Total rejected millage (annualized estimate): ≈ $3.75 million per year
Key Takeaways
- Voters in the tri-county region were largely supportive of school-related funding, with all bond and sinking fund renewals passing.
- Public safety and parks millages faced more resistance, with 3 out of 4 failing across the region.
- Education-related proposals accounted for nearly $84 million in new or renewed investment in school facilities, infrastructure, and safety improvements.
- The Delta Township Transportation Millage was the most significant failure, while Mason Public Schools saw the largest single approval at $66.15 million.