Willie Burton
Democratic · MI
Willie Burton is a Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 9 and a lifelong Detroiter. He previously served three terms as Detroit's elected District 5 police commissioner and has campaigned on housing affordability, public transit, water affordability, public safety, and government accountability.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 9
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 9 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $0
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Willie Burton's campaign says he distributed 1,000 free gun locks across Detroit's 12 police precincts while serving as a police commissioner.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Willie Burton's 2026 state House campaign supports expanding affordable housing so Detroit residents can remain in their neighborhoods.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
Willie Burton's campaign supports affordable water rates and states that water should be treated as a human right.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
Willie Burton's campaign says he distributed 1,000 free gun locks across Detroit's 12 police precincts while serving as a police commissioner.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 2 records
Willie Burton's campaign supports affordable water rates and states that water should be treated as a human right.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Willie Burton's campaign supports improved public transit for Detroit workers and families.
July 12, 2026For
Source: willieburton.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- State Representative District 9 · August 4, 2026 · State House District 9; Michigan
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.