As Election Day approaches, Lansing voters will choose between two mayoral candidates: incumbent Mayor Andy Schor and challenger Kelsea Hector.
I met Hector at Debbie Stabenow Park, where she shared insights into her campaign and addressed some of the biggest questions from local residents.
- Lansing voters will choose between incumbent Mayor Andy Schor and challenger Kelsea Hector on Election Day.
- Hector entered the race to advocate for unhoused residents and believes it’s time for a woman to lead Lansing.
- Hector plans to push for more state funding for road repairs, collaborate with local groups to address homelessness, and prioritize small businesses for job growth.
- Hector says her campaign centers on listening to residents and building a stronger, more unified Lansing — “the only thing that’s going to save us is us.”
WATCH: The race for Lansing mayor: A one-on-one interview with candidate Kelsea Hector
The race for Lansing mayor: A one-on-one interview with candidate Kelsea Hector
“If you notice behind me, we have the Michigan Women Walk of Fame project,” Hector said. “I picked it because it’s about time Lansing had a woman in leadership.”
Hector says running for mayor wasn’t part of her original plan…