US EditionCity Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor
- On Nov. 4, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history as the city's first woman mayor, defeating Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., per projections by the Associated Press and CNN.
- After Mayor Mike Duggan announced he would not seek reelection and is running for governor, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. advanced from the August primary, where Sheffield won nearly 51% and Kinloch about 17% in a nine-way field.
- As a front-runner, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield vastly outraised Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., drew top-dollar donations and won Duggan's endorsement after the Aug. 5 primary.
- Sheffield will take office in January to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan, inheriting fiscal headwinds as pandemic relief funds dry up and local leaders warn of possible federal cuts.
- On policy, Sheffield has emphasized education, public safety, and neighborhood restoration, pledging to build 44,000 new affordable housing units and cut property taxes in her 100-day plan.
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5 takeaways from Detroit’s 2025 election - BridgeDetroit
It’s the dawn of a new chapter in Detroit. Residents have spoken through the electoral process, casting votes to decide the city’s leadership for the next four years. Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield made history, rising from the City Council to become Detroit’s first women executive in 75 mayors. Membership of the City Council will remain largely intact, with only two changes. Here are a few key insights from Tuesday’s electoral contests: Voters hea…
History made: Mary Sheffield will be Detroit's 1st female mayor
The city council president defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday's general election. She will take office in January and succeed Mike Duggan, the three-time mayor who announced last year that he would not seek re-election.
Mary Sheffield Makes History As Detroit’s First Black Woman Mayor
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 04:Mary Sheffield, Detroit mayor-elect, gives a speech at MGM Grand Casino during her victory party on November 04, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images) By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated November 5, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Detroit has a new mayor, and she’s a Black woman, y’all!Mary Sheffield swept to victory Tuesday night with more than 77% of the vote, becoming the first …
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