Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr. will face off in a televised mayoral debate Wednesday evening, Oct. 15.
Detroit’s WXYZ-TV is hosting the debate at 7 p.m. on Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. Viewers also can stream it live online at WXYZ.com, or the station’s Facebook and YouTube pages. WXYZ’s Editorial Director Chuck Stokes and 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford will host the debate.
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During the August primary election, Sheffield secured about 51% of the vote, while Kinloch collected 17% to take second place on the ballot. The two are vying to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running for Michigan governor as an independent candidate in the 2026 election.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Those who need a ride to the polls can take advantage of free bus rides on Election Day, thanks to the Detroit Department of Transportation’s new initiative to prevent transit barriers among voters. City officials said they also expect the free service to increase voter turnout.
How to watch the Detroit mayoral debate
- Who: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr.
- When: 7 p.m. Wednesday.
- Channel: WXYZ-TV (Channel 7).
- Streaming:WXYZ.com, or the station’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
- Hosts: WXYZ Editorial Director Chuck Stokes and 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford
Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@freepress.com. Follow her: @DanaAfana.