Dearborn Heights to Welcome New Mayor as Mo Baydoun Leads in Election

Mo Baydoun is set to become Dearborn Heights' new mayor, with a clear lead in the election. His focus on improving safety through park investments and addressing blight has resonated with voters. Meanwhile, Denise Malinowski Maxwell, running to become the city's first woman mayor in over 20...

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2025 November 5 . 1:10 PM

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Dearborn Heights to Welcome New Mayor as Mo Baydoun Leads in Election

Dearborn Heights is set to welcome a new mayor, with Acting Mayor Mo Baydoun leading the polls in the ongoing election. The contest is to fill the seat vacated by former Mayor Bill Bazzi, who was recently confirmed as ambassador to Tunisia. As of 11:20 p.m., unofficial results show Baydoun ahead with 432 votes, extending his lead to 2,227 over Councilwoman Denise Malinowski Maxwell.

Baydoun, who took over as acting mayor in October following Bazzi's resignation, has campaigned on a platform of improving safety by investing in parks and addressing blighted properties. Meanwhile, Maxwell, who could become the city's first woman mayor in over 20 years, has focused on enhancing safety by increasing law enforcement presence to reduce traffic crashes. Maxwell's campaign has not been without challenges. She has had to navigate significant opposition and adapt her political strategy to focus on more inclusive community engagement and effectively addressing local concerns.

With the election still underway, the city awaits the official results. Regardless of the outcome, Dearborn Heights is poised to see a change in leadership, with both candidates committed to improving safety and engaging with the community.