Voters in Southwest Detroit will have a choice on Nov. 4 to go with a younger progressive candidate or a seasoned moderate.
Election 2025
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BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 5
The district will have new representation for the first time in more than a decade with Mary Sheffield running for mayor.
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BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 4
Latisha Johnson is unopposed in her bid for a second term make progress on improving neighborhoods and protecting residents from pollution.
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BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 3
Residents of District 3 want their next council person to participate more in the community, provide resources for seniors and more.
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BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 2
Residents want their next council person to prioritize parks, uplift neighborhood champions and support small businesses.
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BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 1
Affordable housing, blight cleanup, expanded transit options and community development are among the areas of interest for residents.
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Political group and ‘dark money’ nonprofit fuel ads for Sheffield campaign
Detroit Next PAC is also a destination for donors who are maxed out on direct gifts to Sheffield’s campaign.
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Former rival Saunteel Jenkins endorses Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor
Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing City Council President Mary Sheffield for mayor, in a pivotal move that could help the current city council president also shore up her former opponent’s strong support base.
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Mary Sheffield outpaces Solomon Kinloch with fundraising lead in Detroit mayoral race
Sheffield nearly doubled the amount of donations flowing to her opponent in the latest campaign finance filing, raising $205,708, while Kinloch raised $115,964 between July 21 and Aug. 25.
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Sheffield touts ‘progressive’ agenda in final phase of mayoral race
Sheffield said she’s looking forward to intimate conversations with voters where she can dive deeper into her platform after having to deliver short soundbites at primary candidate forums. Rev. Solomon Kinloch’s campaign has also positioned the Triumph Church leader as a grassroots working-class champion.