Mary Sheffield Becomes Detroit’s First Woman Mayor
Mary Sheffield won the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr. Sheffield, currently Detroit City Council President, will make history as the city’s first female mayor.
Background and Election Details
Sheffield has been serving Detroit since 2013 and made history in 2022 as the youngest person elected council president. The Associated Press called her victory shortly after 9 p.m., just over an hour after polls closed.
Reactions
“Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield. She ran an outstanding campaign and will do a great job running the City of Detroit. Our city’s progress is in very good hands and I know she and her team will make sure it not only continues, but expands.” – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
Additional Information
Below are the results from the 2025 Detroit mayoral general election.
Summary
Mary Sheffield’s election marks a historical milestone as she becomes Detroit’s first female mayor, reflecting both experience and promise for the city’s future leadership.