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Mary Sheffield Elected Detroit's First Woman Mayor

The Duggan-endorsed council president is set to extend Detroit's recovery with a stronger focus on neighborhoods.

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.