3 candidates are running: John Olumba (No Party Affiliation), Michael Evans (Republican), and Warren Evans (Democratic). Warren Evans is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Warren Evans (Democratic).

County Executive - 4 Year Term (1) Position

Name: County Executive - 4 Year Term (1) Position
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Wayne County, Michigan

Projected result: Won — Warren Evans (Democratic)

Source: clickondetroit.com

Wayne County, Michigan

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Proposing the county budget, including property tax and spending plans
Running county roads, parks, and public health services
Picking who leads county departments

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

John Olumba

Lost

No Party Affiliation

John Olumba is a Detroit attorney who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014. His priorities are lowering property taxes and the cost of living, and protecting residents' health, including stopping hazardous waste dumping in Wayne County.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for

Michael Evans

Lost

Republican

Michael A. Evans is a Detroit-born U.S. Army veteran and business owner. His priorities are running county government with business-style fiscal accountability and reforming tax foreclosures so homeowners can stay in their homes.

Warren Evans

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Warren C. Evans has been Wayne County Executive since 2015 and earlier served as Wayne County Sheriff and Detroit police chief. His priorities include investing in county roads, bridges and parks, and funding workforce training and small business support.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for,

Source: waynecountymi.gov