Detroit Mayoral Race: Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch to face off in November
(FOX 2) - A crowded field for Detroit mayor entered the August Primary with a lot of uncertainty about who would come out on top.
While polling placed some candidates with the best chances of winning, nonpartisan campaigns for mayor can often bring their own surprises.
Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch advance in Detroit mayoral race
In November, Detroit voters will decide between Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch when they vote for their next mayor. Sheffield dominated in the primary election, while Kinloch narrowly beat Saunteel Jenkins.
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Mary Sheffield will advance to the November election following a dominant run in the Detroit mayoral campaign. The Associated Press first declared Sheffield as one of the candidates advancing before declaring Solomon Kinloch as the second candidate after he narrowly passed Saunteel Jenkins.
Detroit could be looking at its first-ever female mayor if Sheffield wins.
Mary Sheffield advances in Detroit mayoral primary
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was the first to move on in the race for mayor after storming ahead in the August Primary.
The general election in November will help decide who will replace Mike Duggan, who has served as Detroit's mayor for 12 years.
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The Source: Election clerk data, previous reporting, and the Associated Press were cited for this story.