Democratic Socialist Announces Ann Arbor Council Campaign

Candidate calls for social housing and prioritizing public over profits

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Dave Zeglen, a member of the Huron Valley chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, has announced his campaign for the Ann Arbor City Council. Zeglen says he is running to bring democratic socialism to the city and believes it can do great things, including fighting for an Ann Arbor that prioritizes the public over profits.

Why it matters

Zeglen's campaign represents a growing progressive movement in Ann Arbor politics, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and reducing the influence of private interests on city governance. His platform aligns with a national trend of democratic socialist candidates seeking local offices.

The details

Zeglen is inspired by the example of Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of a nearby city. Zeglen's platform calls for the city to prioritize social housing and public needs over private development and profits.

  • Zeglen announced his campaign on February 18, 2026.

The players

Dave Zeglen

A member of the Huron Valley chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America who is running for the Ann Arbor City Council.

Zohran Mamdani

The democratic socialist mayor of a nearby city who has inspired Zeglen's campaign.

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What they’re saying

“Our focus is fighting for an Ann Arbor for the people, a city that prioritizes the public, not profits.”

— Dave Zeglen, Candidate for Ann Arbor City Council (wn.com)

The takeaway

Zeglen's campaign represents a growing progressive movement in Ann Arbor politics, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and reducing the influence of private interests on city governance. His platform aligns with a national trend of democratic socialist candidates seeking local offices.