Every city and village in the country elected representatives.

In 1996, the city elected to build a park named after him.

Most major American cities elect their local officials through nonpartisan elections.

The city elects six councilmen, each serving four year terms.

In 1973, the city elected its first black mayor, Coleman Young.

The city will elect its first new mayor in 20 years on May 9.

The city, along with the rest of the nation, elects 12 senators as one at-large district.

The city elected its first municipal legislators (called trustees) in 1808.

Soon after the ward system was established, the city elected its first black mayor .

A city of the second class (800-4,999 inhabitants) may elect to revert to village status.