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Detroit’s Tuesday Primary: Voters to Pick 2 Candidates From Large Field Vying to Be Next Mayor

Detroit voters head to the polls on Aug. 5, 2025, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m., to select the top two of nine mayoral candidates.
As Duggan forgoes reelection, nine mayoral candidates compete to succeed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is campaigning for Michigan governor next year.
The candidate field spans nine diverse contenders, including Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, former Council President Saunteel Jenkins, Councilman Fred Durhal II, Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., ex-police chief James Craig, attorney Todd Perkins, entrepreneur Jonathan Barlow, business owner Joel Haashiim, and retired cosmetologist DaNetta Simpson.
Despite thousands casting early ballots, officials expect low turnout overall with about 2,000 early voters by Sunday.
Future officeholders face significant challenges as the next mayor must address Detroit education system fragmentation and sustain post-bankruptcy growth achieved since 2013.

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