2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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As of May 7, 2026, Khursheed Ash-Shafii did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Called for resignation after making "unprofessional and hateful remarks" during a Highland Park City Council meeting.

- Called for resignation after making "unprofessional and hateful remarks" during a Highland Park City Council meeting.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Khursheed Ash-Shafii

As of May 7, 2026, Khursheed Ash-Shafii’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Khursheed made his way to Highland Park, MI, from Chicago’s Northside. He came to HP looking for a home for his family that supported his Islamic faith and entrepreneurial spirit.

Khursheed Ash-Shafii from resident, to activist to public service

Khursheed Ash-Shafii’s campaign for Highland Park City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

In City Council Election, Highland Park Bets on Better ...

CITY COUNCIL - City of Highland Park

Candidate Khursheed Ash-Shafii has been criticized for making unprofessional and hateful remarks during a Highland Park City Council meeting.

Mauricio Mendez

Graham Shirley

Franklin D. Jackson, Sr

Koron J. Wilkerson

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.

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