Democratic incumbent Warren C. Evans led Republican Michael A. Evans and unaffiliated candidate John Olumba in Wayne County’s executive race Wednesday morning, according to the county’s unofficial election results.
As of the county’s 8:31 a.m. EST update Nov. 4, Warren Evans had 501,370 votes, or 72.39%, compared with Michael Evans’ 176,006 votes, or 25.41%. Olumba had 13,296 votes, or 1.92%.
The county listed 757 of 770 precincts reporting. These unofficial totals do not establish a winner and may change as additional ballots are counted.
The county executive leads Wayne County government, making the race relevant to Dearborn residents who rely on county services.
Wayne County executive results
The following totals reflect Wayne County’s report updated at 8:31:15 a.m. EST Nov. 4:
Candidate or vote category | Party | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Warren C. Evans, incumbent | Democratic | 501,370 | 72.39% |
Michael A. Evans | Republican | 176,006 | 25.41% |
John Olumba | No party affiliation | 13,296 | 1.92% |
Write-in | — | 1,936 | 0.28% |
Total | 692,608 | 100.00% |
Warren Evans led Michael Evans by 325,364 votes in that update. The precinct reporting figure does not establish the percentage of ballots counted.
What’s at stake
Wayne County government oversees a two-year budget of roughly $4.4 billion, according to the county’s budget announcement. The Wayne County Commission approved that spending plan Sept. 15.
Warren Evans, a former Wayne County sheriff, first took office in 2015, according to his campaign biography. He sought a fourth four-year term.
The county credits his administration with eliminating an $82 million accumulated deficit, according to its administration accomplishments page.
Evans supported expanding countywide transit, according to the county’s 2026 State of the County account. Voters approved the transportation measure Aug. 4, according to SMART, which has published proposed service expansions.
On Oct. 1, commissioners present voted unanimously to override Evans’ veto of tax incentives and a community benefits agreement for a proposed Google data center in Van Buren Township. Two commissioners were absent, according to the commission’s statement.
The challengers
Republican Michael Evans is a business owner and U.S. Army veteran, according to his campaign website.
His website lists six priorities: fiscal accountability, fair contracting, neighborhood revitalization, property tax foreclosure reform, mental health and safe parks.
Olumba ran with no party affiliation. He previously served in the Michigan House. The state’s 2013-14 Michigan Manual records his election in 2010 and 2012.
How to track results
Readers can follow additional returns through Wayne County’s election results portal.
Vote totals remain unofficial until canvassing and certification are complete. This article will be updated as additional results become available.
