Detroit Mayor Duggan Endorses Council President Sheffield for 2025 Race

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has officially endorsed City Council President Mary Sheffield in the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, praising her leadership and commitment to inclusive recovery efforts across the city. Sheffield, who has been on the city council since 2013 and council president since 2022, leads the race after winning the August primary and holds a financial advantage over her opponent, Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., who has received backing from the UAW and advocates for fresh leadership focused on neighborhoods and affordable housing. Duggan, completing his third term as mayor and running as an independent candidate for Michigan governor, emphasized Sheffield's ability to build unity and extend progress into Detroit's neighborhoods. Despite some political controversies surrounding Duggan's gubernatorial campaign, including GOP donor involvement and scrutiny over his political loyalties, his endorsement is seen as a pivotal moment bolstering Sheffield's campaign. Sheffield expressed gratitude for Duggan's endorsement, highlighting their shared commitment to Detroit's future despite occasional policy disagreements. The general election between Sheffield and Kinloch will be held in November, with voters choosing Duggan's successor.