A tight race developed for the open Detroit City Council seat in District 7, while incumbents led in the races for at-large seats and District 2.

During the Aug. 5 primary election, Detroiters had the chance to cast their ballot for open seats on Detroit City Council.

All three City Council incumbents on the ballot Tuesday advanced to the November general election, per unofficial results by the city's Department of Elections. The big picture: Although Council has nine members,