City election in Detroit, US
2025 Detroit mayoral election ← 2021 November 4, 2025 (2025-11-04 ) 2029 →
The2025 Detroit mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect the nextmayor ofDetroit, Michigan . It was preceded by a primary election which was held on August 5, in which the two highest-placing candidates would advance to the general election. Municipal elections in Michigan are officiallynonpartisan .
Incumbent mayorMike Duggan was eligible to run for re-election to a fourth term, but is insteadrunning for governor of Michigan in 2026 .[ 1]
The deadline for candidates to file their paperwork to appear on the ballot was April 22, 2025. The following candidates filed by that deadline:[ 2]
Jonathan Barlow, businessman(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 3] James Craig , former chief of theDetroit Police Department (2013–2021) and candidate forgovernor in2022 andU.S. Senate in2024 (party affiliation: Republican) [ 4] Fred Durhal III ,city councilor from the 7th district (2021–present)(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 5] Joel Haashiim, businessman(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 6] Saunteel Jenkins , former president of theDetroit City Council (2013–2014) from the at-large district (2010–2014)(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 7] Solomon Kinloch Jr. , senior pastor ofTriumph Church (party affiliation: Democratic) [ 8] Todd Perkins, attorney(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 9] Mary Sheffield , president of theDetroit City Council (2022–present) from the 5th district (2014–present)(party affiliation: Democratic) [ 6] DaNetta Simpson, retired cosmetologist, niece ofElijah Muhammad , and perennial candidate[ 10] Write-in candidates [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin James Fred Saunteel Solomon Todd Mary Other Undecided Glengariff Group[ 17] [ A] May 27–29, 2025 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 9% 2% 8% 14% 4% 38% 3%[ b] 22% Target Insyght[ 18] May 4–7, 2025 400 (RV) ± 5.0% 19% 2% 7% 25% 5% 32% 1%[ c] 10% Douglas Fulmer & Associates[ 19] February 16–20, 2025 400 (RV) ± 5% 20% 2% 12% 5% 4% 34% 2%[ d] 21%
Fred Durhal III
Federal officials Local officials Organizations Detroit Regional Chamber PAC[ 22] Saunteel Jenkins
Local officials Party officials Individuals Newspaper editorial boards Solomon Kinloch
U.S. representatives County officials Local officials Individuals Party chapters Labor unions Mary Sheffield
Statewide officials State legislators Local officials Party officials Individuals Organizations Labor unions Newspaper editorial boards Declined to endorse in primary
Local officials Mike Duggan , outgoing mayor of Detroit (2014–present)(Independent) [ 23] Latisha Johnson,city councilor from the 4th district (2022–present)(Democratic) [ 49] Gabriela Santiago-Romero, city councilor from the 6th district (2022–present)(Democratic) [ 49] Mary Waters , at-large city councilor (2022–present) and former state representative from the4th district (2001–2007)(Democratic) [ 49] Political parties 2025 Detroit mayoral primary election debates No. Date Host Moderator Link Participants Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn Craig Durhal Jenkins Kinloch Perkins Sheffield 1 May 29, 2025 Detroit Regional Chamber Stephen Henderson [1] P P P P N P 2 June 16, 2025 WDIV-TV AARP Michigan Jason Colthorp [2] P N P P N P 3 June 21, 2025 Daily Detroit Orlando Bailey [3] A P P A P P
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Solomon Mary Other Undecided Glengariff Group[ 51] [ B] October 16–18, 2025 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 14% 65% 1% 20%
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Mary Sheffield
2025 mayoral candidates Federal officials Local officials Individuals Organizations Newspaper editorial boards 2025 Detroit mayoral general election debate No. Date Host Moderator Link Participants Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn Kinloch Sheffield 1 October 15, 2025 WXYZ-TV Carolyn Clifford [4] P P
^a b Key: ^ Jonathan Barlow, Joel Haashiim & DaNetta Simpson each with 1% ^ John Barlow with 1% ^ Joe Tate with 2%; Joel Haashim with 0% ^ This chapter is led by Jonathan Kinloch, who is the candidate's brother. According to the article, Jonathan recused himself from screening and recommending in the endorsement process. Partisan clients ^a b Epstein, Reid (December 4, 2024)."Detroit's Mayor, a Democrat, Will Run for Michigan Governor as an Independent" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 7, 2024 . ^ Langton, Charlie (April 22, 2025)."The race for office in Detroit heats up with dozens vying for office" .WJBK . RetrievedMay 8, 2025 . ^a b Afana, Dana (February 21, 2025)."Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate decided not to run for Detroit mayor" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedFebruary 22, 2025 . ^ Aguilar, Louis (March 12, 2025)."Former Police Chief James Craig announces Detroit mayoral bid" .The Detroit News . RetrievedMarch 12, 2025 . ^ Afana, Dana (January 29, 2025)."Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III announces run for mayor" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2025 . ^a b Aguilar, Louis (December 10, 2024)."Council President Mary Sheffield launches campaign to be Detroit's first female mayor" .The Detroit News . RetrievedDecember 11, 2024 . ^ Afana, Dana (January 14, 2025)."Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins: 'I was on the front lines' of bankruptcy" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^a b Barrett, Malachi (February 19, 2025)."Pastor Solomon Kinloch announces 2025 bid for Detroit mayor" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedFebruary 19, 2025 . ^ Carr, Brandon (January 22, 2025)."Attorney Todd Russell Perkins announces candidacy for Detroit mayor" .WDIV-TV . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2025 . ^a b Barrett, Malachi (May 3, 2025)."Detroit mayor candidates for 2025 election" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedMay 3, 2025 . ^ Rice, Briana."Meet Your Mayor Quiz: Arnold Boyd" .Outlier Media . RetrievedJune 28, 2025 . ^ Kamisar, Ben (March 11, 2025)."Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race" .NBC News . RetrievedMarch 11, 2025 . ^ Welch, Sherri (January 13, 2025)."Focus: Hope CEO Portia Roberson on mayoral run speculation, mission focus" .Crain's Detroit Business . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^ Spangler, Todd (May 12, 2025)."Former state House Speaker Joe Tate, of Detroit, jumps into US Senate race" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 . ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (November 15, 2024)."It's game on for one of the biggest races of 2026" .The Downballot . RetrievedNovember 15, 2024 .City Council member Mary Waters, for her part, told Aguilar that she has 'not considered [running for mayor] at all' ^ Barrett, Malachi (May 7, 2025)."Detroit's 2025 election candidates" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 . ^ Aguilar, Louis (June 3, 2025)."Detroit mayor's race gets big front runner, tight battle for second, poll finds" .The Detroit News Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. RetrievedJune 4, 2025 . ^a b Nichols, Nina (May 17, 2025)."New Detroit mayoral poll signals Sheffield, Kinloch, Craig are top contenders" .Bridge Detroit . RetrievedMay 18, 2025 . ^ Multiple sources: ^ Robinson, Sam (July 14, 2025)."Detroit Regional Chamber Backs Durhal for Mayor Ahead of Primary" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^a b c d Frank, Annalise (May 19, 2025)."Endorsements Pour In For Detroit Mayoral Hopefuls As Candidates Participate In Forums" .Axios . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^ Cynova, Sabrina (July 15, 2025)."Election Tracker: Durhal Gets Business Backing in Final Weeks of Mayoral Primary Race" .Detroit Regional Chamber . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^a b c d e Lengel, Allan (May 25, 2025)."Two Big Labor Unions -- UAW and SEIU -- Endorse Detroit Mayoral Candidates" .Deadline Detroit . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^a b c Curry, Ebony JJ (January 15, 2025)."Saunteel Jenkins Officially Announces Bid for Detroit Mayor" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Fulton, Nick (August 4, 2025)."Against Gay Marriage as Pastor, Defender of LGBTQ+ Rights as Mayor?" .Sojourners . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^a b "Michigan Chronicle Endorsement: Detroit Deserves a Real Race. Let It Be Between Saunteel Jenkins and Mary Sheffield" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 .^ Junio, Cary; Vincent, Robyn (July 16, 2025)."Detroit News Endorses Saunteel Jenkins in Detroit Mayoral Race" .WDET . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^ Han, Muno (August 4, 2025)."Sheffield Leads as Jenkins, Kinloch, and Durhal Battle for Second in Detroit's Mayoral Primary" .WJR 760 AM. RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 .(CONTINUED) Kinloch, who has earned endorsements from AFSCME 925, the UAW, and former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence [. . .] ^a b c d e f Barrett, Malachi (May 23, 2025)."How endorsements are shaping race for Detroit mayor" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Davidson, Donna Givens; Bailey, Orlando P. (March 12, 2025)."Candidate Series: Vision for Detroit - From Pulpit to Politics with Solomon Kinloch (Transcript)" .Authentically Detroit (Podcast). Event occurs at 41:19. RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 – via Buzzsprout. ^ Junior, Cary II; Ziyad, Nadia (July 9, 2025)."The Metro: The Black Slate endorses Detroit Pastor Solomon Kinloch for mayor" .WDET-FM . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Frank, Annalise (June 18, 2025)."Detroit Election Trail Mix: Still thinking about that debate" .Axios . RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^ "AFSCME People Endorsements 2025" .AFSCME Michigan 925. RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 .^ "2025 AFSCME Endorsement List" .AFSCME Retirees Chapter 255. RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 .^ "UAW Endorses Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. for Mayor of Detroit" .United Auto Workers . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 .^ Manoogian, Mari (July 31, 2025)."The Next 50's 2025 Mayor Endorsements" .The Next 50 . RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 – viaSubstack . ^a b c d Barrett, Malachi (June 13, 2025)."Detroit's mayoral race focuses on experience, who growth left behind" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Guillen, Joe (December 11, 2024)."Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces mayoral campaign" .Axios Detroit . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Afana, Dana (December 10, 2024)."Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces run for mayor" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Barrett, Malachi (December 10, 2024)."Mary Sheffield kicks off campaign for Detroit mayor" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Mackler, Jessica (June 11, 2025)."EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Pro-Choice Women in Mayoral Races" .EMILYs List . RetrievedJune 16, 2025 . ^ Gehart, Thomas M.; Pegg, Jeffrey M.; Cretu, Michael C.; Schwelder, Andrew K. (August 1, 2025)."DFFA Endorses Council President Mary Sheffield for Mayor of Detroit" .International Association of Fire Fighters Local 344Archived from the original on August 15, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^a b Curtis, Paul (July 13, 2025)."Labor Lines Up Behind Sheffield in Detroit Mayoral Race" .WJR 760 AM. RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^a b Paul, Curtis (July 13, 2025)."Labor Lines Up Behind Sheffield in Detroit Mayoral Race" .WJR 760 AM. RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Thompson, Bankole (May 14, 2025)."Thompson: Unions flex muscles in Detroit mayor's race" .The Detroit News . RetrievedMay 18, 2025 . ^ SEIU Healthcare Michigan [@seiuhcmi] (May 13, 2025)."SEIU Healthcare Michigan is proud to join with our union siblings across SEIU Michigan to endorse Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield to be Detroit's next Mayor" .Instagram . RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 .^ UNITEHERE! Local 24 [@unitehere24] (August 4, 2025)."Great response on the doors in Detroit as Local 24 hotel and casino workers knock for Denzel McCampbell for City Council and Mary Sheffield for Mayor" .Instagram . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ "Here's the Free Press' pick for 2025 Detroit mayoral election" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 .^a b c Frank, Annalise (June 13, 2025)."City Council Members Say What They Think About Endorsing Mayoral Candidates" .Axios . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^ "Election Summary Report August 5, 2025 Wayne County, Michigan OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF) .Clerk . Charter County of Wayne Michigan. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2025 .^ Aguilar, Louis (October 22, 2025)."Sheffield takes commanding lead over Kinloch in Detroit mayor's race, poll finds" .The Detroit News Archived from the original on October 22, 2025. RetrievedOctober 23, 2025 . ^ Elrick, M.L. (September 22, 2025)."City council colleague and former Detroit mayoral rival endorses Mary Sheffield" .Detroit Free Press the original on September 23, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2025 . ^ Afana, Dana; Barrett, Malachi (September 10, 2025)."Former rival Saunteel Jenkins endorses Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedSeptember 11, 2025 . ^a b "Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Endorses Mary Sheffield for Detroit Mayor, Candidates for City Council" .Detroit Regional Chamber PAC . September 9, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 9, 2025 .^ Afana, Dana (August 20, 2025)."Mike Duggan endorses Mary Sheffield for 2025 Detroit mayoral election" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedAugust 20, 2025 . ^a b Myrick, Svante (September 15, 2025)."People For the American Way Releases First Slates of Political Endorsements for 2025" .People for the American Way . RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^ Lengel, Allan (October 13, 2025)."Detroit Council Member Gabiela Santiago-Romero Endorses Sheffield For Mayor" .Deadline Detroit . RetrievedOctober 14, 2025 . ^a b Monique, Porsha (September 6, 2025)."Rev. Horace Sheffield on raising Detroit's next mayor" .Rolling Out Next 25 . RetrievedSeptember 9, 2025 . ^ Detroit Free Press Editorial Board (October 14, 2025)."Free Press endorses Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor in Nov. 4 election | Editorial" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedOctober 14, 2025 . ^ "Detroit News Endorses Mary Sheffield For Mayor of Detroit" .Deadline Detroit . October 2, 2025. RetrievedOctober 3, 2025 .Official campaign websites
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