Mary Sheffield Elected as Detroit's First Female Mayor

Wed Nov 05 2025 10:52:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a historic election, Mary Sheffield has been elected as Detroit's first female mayor, defeating Rev. Solomon Kinloch. Her administration aims to continue the city's progress while focusing on education and neighborhood improvements.

Mary Sheffield has won the mayoral election in Detroit, becoming the city's first female mayor. Sheffield, the city council president, defeated Solomon Kinloch and will take office in January, succeeding three-term Mayor Mike Duggan. The election marks a significant milestone in the city's leadership, as Sheffield pledges to focus on education and public safety in her administration.

DETROIT (MetaWorld.Media) — In a groundbreaking moment for Detroit, City Council President Mary Sheffield has been elected as the city's first female mayor, prevailing over the popular Rev. Solomon Kinloch in the recent general election.

Sheffield, who will officially take office in January, succeeds three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who announced his decision not to seek reelection. Duggan is now running for Michigan governor as an independent candidate, aiming to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen Whitmer.

The new mayor will inherit a city that has undergone significant improvements since its exit from what was previously the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history in 2014. During Duggan's tenure, initiatives were launched to enhance city services, including faster police response times and the elimination of blight, contributing to Detroit's current state of fiscal health with 12 consecutive years of balanced budgets.

Detroit's population is on the rise, with a reported increase of nearly 12,500 residents since earlier estimates. The U.S. Census Bureau credits this growth to efforts made by city officials to address previous undercounts.

During her campaign, Sheffield focused on issues related to education for Detroit's children, public safety, and community well-being. She emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with Duggan’s administration to promote opportunities that benefit all neighborhoods across Detroit.

My commitment, Detroit, is to build on the foundation that has been laid working with Mayor Duggan and our council, Sheffield stated at a September campaign event. "We will expand opportunities and ensure that Detroit’s progress reaches every block and every family of this city."

In a concession speech, Kinloch stressed the need for unified investment across all areas of the city, underscoring concerns around affordable housing and neighborhood support.