City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor

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1. Bridge Michigan

   Mary Sheffield makes history as Detroit’s first female mayor ↗ (opens Bridge Michigan)

   Published Nov 4, 2025

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   The City Council president crushes minister Solomon Kinloch to succeed Mike Duggan, who is running for governor.

2. WHEC Rochester

   City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor ↗ (opens WHEC Rochester)

   Published Nov 4, 2025

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   City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. Sheffield defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday’s general election.

3. Fox2 Detroit

   Mary Sheffield elected as Detroit's first female mayor ↗ (opens Fox2 Detroit)

   Published Nov 4, 2025

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   Detroit elected its first new mayor in more than a decade Tuesday. Mary Sheffield, the current city council president, will replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan after defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr.

4. Detroit Metro Times

   Mary Sheffield wins big, becomes Detroit's first woman mayor ↗ (opens Detroit Metro Times)

   Published Nov 4, 2025

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   Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield will become the first woman mayor of the city after handily defeating Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in Tuesday’s general election.

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