Overview
- The Associated Press called the race around 9 p.m., showing Sheffield far ahead of Pastor Solomon Kinloch.
- She will be sworn in on Jan. 1, beginning her term next year.
- Outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan endorsed her during the campaign, calling her the most qualified person to be the next mayor.
- Her platform and record emphasize housing, neighborhood cleanups and programs to help residents keep their homes, including her Detroit Girls of Destiny mentoring effort.
- Unofficial results show her with nearly 80% of the vote on turnout of about 20%, with all precincts reporting and absentee ballots still outstanding.