US EditionCouncil President Mary Sheffield Advances to November Election for Detroit Mayor, Opponent Not yet Decided
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AUG 6 – Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council president since 2022, could become the city’s first woman mayor after advancing to the November election to replace Mike Duggan.
- On Aug. 5, 2025, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield clinched a spot in the Nov. 4 general election for mayor.
- With the incumbent not seeking reelection, Detroit's mayoral race opened wide, as Mayor Mike Duggan announced last year he would not run again and is now running for Michigan governor.
- Amid a nine-candidate field, voting results showed Sheffield, 38, garnered 53.8% of the vote, with Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in second with 17%.
- Facing the second-highest vote getter, Sheffield advances to the general election, and if elected, would be the first woman and first Black woman Detroit mayor.
- With federal funding set to expire in the coming years, Detroit faces tighter budgets after 12 years of balanced finances, according to Michael Wells.
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DailyTruthReportMary Sheffield dominates Detroit mayoral primary in race to succeed three-term Mike Duggan
Democrat Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s City Council president, won the city’s mayoral primary in a landslide Tuesday night. She was the top vote-getter of nine candidates and will advance to the November general election against the second-place winner. Solomon Kinloch Jr.…
Detroit voters narrow the field for November election - WDET 101.9 FM
Detroiters cast their ballots during early voting and on August 5 to choose which candidates will move on to the general election in November. The primary results help shape the races for mayor, City Council, and other key local offices. 100% PRECINCTS REPORTING Last updated Aug. 6 at 8:52 a.m. Detroit Mayoral Race Primary results (100% …
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