Detroit Mayoral Race: Candidates, Primary Results, and Election Outlook

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. will compete in November to become Detroit's next mayor, following Sheffield's primary victory where she led with 51% of the vote. Sheffield aims to unify the city and focus on neighborhood investment, while Kinloch emphasizes service and community roots. The election marks a significant moment as Detroit prepares for its first new mayor in over a decade, with Sheffield potentially becoming the city's first female mayor.