Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayoral election to become city’s first woman mayor
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Over 150 clergy endorse Duggan run's for governor as an independent More than 150 Michigan pastors endorsed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Monday in his bid to become the state's next governor, calling him a leader who has the capacity "to bring people together." Duggan, who is running as an independent, shared the sanctuary space with more than two dozen pastors at Straight Gate International Church, 10100 Grand River Avenue in northwest Detroit. A spokeswoman for Duggan's campaign said a "vast majority" of the endorsements are from African American clergy. Many clergy at Monday's event praised the three-term mayor of Michigan's largest city for tackling such issues as eliminating neighborhood blight, reducing crime and increasing jobs. "We needed a partner in city hall," said Bishop Andrew Merritt, of Straight Gate International, as he held Duggan's hand. "A partner who knew that our neighborhood deserved more than lip service. And that partner's name is Mike Duggan." Duggan described the endorsements as an "act of political courage" for supporting an independent candidate in a gubernatorial race that is crowded with Democrats and Republicans vying for their party's nomination. "The sound you hear coming from a church on Grand River in Detroit is the crumbling of the ground beneath the old two-party system," Duggan said, who was a long-time Democrat. Duggan said the American political system is "in a two-party death grip. ... In order to win, they don't have to actually have to deliver results, they can win just by demonizing the other side." Michigan's current governor, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, can't run again in 2026 because of term limits. Duggan said the clergy endorsements came from ministers with congregations from 16 different Michigan communities. Many of the pastors are Black. Among those who spoke Monday was the Rev. Wendell Anthony of Fellowship Chapel in Detroit, and president of the Detroit Chapter of the NAACP, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "We need someone with the capacity to bring people together," Anthony said. Duggan is among several candidates planning a run for governor. On the Democratic side, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of Detroit, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist of Detroit and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson of Fenton have all formally launched their campaigns. On the Republican side, at least four candidates have all formally announced their plan to seek the nomination: former Attorney General Mike Cox of Livonia; former U.S. House candidate Anthony Hudson of Grand Blanc Township; U.S. Rep. John James of Shelby Township; and state Senate Minority Aric Nesbitt of Porter Township. laguilar@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Over 150 clergy endorse Duggan run's for governor as an independent

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At least nine turn in petitions to run to be Detroit's next mayor Two current Detroit City Council members along with a former council president, a former police chief, a renowned Detroit minister, and an attorney, were among those who submitted nominating petitions by 4 p.m. Tuesday in their bids to become the city's next mayor. More than 100 Detroiters requested petition forms, which are the official documents candidates must fill out with signatures of registered voters. Election officials provided a list that shows 32 people requested forms to run for mayor. The others are vying to run for various other offices, including city clerk, council, police commissioner and community advisory board. Of the 32 who requested forms to run for mayor, at least nine turned in petitions as of Tuesday's deadline: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield; former Council President Saunteel Jenkins; the Rev. Solomon Kinloch; Councilman Fred Durhall; former Detroit Police Chief James Craig; attorney Todd Perkins; entrepreneur Jonathan Barlow; Dean Evans, who works in criminal justice; and retired businessman Joel Haashiim. One candidate, activist Rogelio Landin, said he plans to run as a write-in. The Detroit News reached out to all 32 candidates who sought nominating forms to be a mayoral candidate. Many turned in their forms in the past week, including the past two days, meaning the petitions haven't been certified yet, and it is not clear if they will end up on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. Election officials, as well as several candidates, say it takes around two weeks for officials to determine if a potential candidate has gathered a sufficient number of registered voters. There could also be unexpected challenge to the validity of the signatures by a third party or election officials find some other discrepancy that thwart a potential candidate's effort. Mayoral minimum number of signatures for mayor is 500 and the maximum is 1,000, according to election officials. The top two vote-getters in the August 5 primary move on to the general election November 4. Below is a breakdown of at least nine candidates who filed nominating petitions. Jonathan Barlow Barlow, 40, is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and community organizer. He turned in his signatures last month and they have been verified, so his name will be on the August ballot, Barlow said Monday. In 2017, he played a major role in the successful ballot measure that allowed medical marijuana industry in Detroit. Barlow said there is not enough emphasis on young people, as well as supporting families, from other candidates. On the campaign trail, he's highlighting his business acumen and community organizing. "I've watched Mike Duggan all my life," said the native Detroiter. "I want to double down on his results." James Craig The former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who has become a popular figure in the conservative media, dropped of his nominating petitions Monday afternoon. "I feel very good about the response I'm getting from voters," Craig said Monday. He formally launched his campaigned last month. "I'm out there doing something daily, and, so many people are open to listening. And I'm listening to them, " he said. Craig served as Detroit's police chief from 2013 to 2021. In 2022, he ran in the Republican Party primary for governor of Michigan, but was disqualified from the ballot due to false signatures. Several people were later charged in connection with the fraudulent signatures. Craig said he has taken a "much more hands on approach" to gathering signatures for the mayor's race. In 2023, Craig announced he was running for U.S. Senate, but in 2024 he suspended his campaign. Craig said he will not act as a partisan politician. The mayoral race is nonpartisan, but Detroit is a heavily Democrat town. Fred Durhal III Former state legislator and current City Councilman Durhal handed in his nomination petitions Tuesday afternoon. Detroiters have told him they are "a bit antsy" as he campaigns, he told The News in an earlier interview. Many Detroit voters "want to know that the next leader is going to be one who can continue to deliver what we have, but someone who will be indicative of continued growth with their experienced leadership," Durhal said. Durhal points out he is the only mayoral candidate who has been elected as a state legislator and city government. He is a former two-term State House representative for the 5th District, which covers most of southwest Detroit. He has been on city council seat since 2021. He represents the 7th District, which is essentially northwest Detroit. Dean Evans The native west side Detroiter, 40, turned in petitions with 865 signatures this week, he said. Evans works in criminal justice and his campaign has a major focus on "making people feel safe." It's issue resonating with many. "I've been getting a strong response," Evans said. He is a first-time candidate. "What matters is people see you out in the community and you have an understanding what they are going through," he said. Joel Haashiim The retired Detroit businessman will be on the August ballot. His nominating petitions have been certified, having turned in the forms in March, according to election officials. Haashiim has said in various media interviews there is too much of corporate influence in city government. Saunteel Jenkins The former Detroit City Council president turned in the maximum 1,000 signatures on April 15. "The response across the city to our growing campaign is encouraging," Jenkins said in an email "People are showing up, getting involved and doing the work because they understand we are built for this – making Detroit a better place for everyone." Jenkins added she is the only candidate who has won two citywide elections, and "is the most qualified person running." She is campaigning on her mix of deep community roots and political experience. She describes her platform as being "rooted in equity, safety, and opportunity for all." She was first elected to city council in 2009 and reelected in 2013. In 2014, she resigned to become CEO of The Heat And Warmth Fund, or THAW, a nonprofit serving low-income people who need assistance with utility bills. She also is a Stage 3 breast cancer survivor. The Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. The pastor of a Detroit-based mega church turned in his nominating petitions at 8:30 a.m. Monday. Kinloch, pastor of Triumph Church with more than 40,000 members, is campaigning on an agenda that addresses a "tale of two cities", a phrase he has used while campaign. "It’s time for that to change," Kinloch in a Monday email. "Detroit is at a crossroads. Despite the progress of the last decade, we have to be honest that the revitalization of our city hasn’t included everyone." Rogelio Landin On late Tuesday, Landin said he is choosing to be a write-in candidate. On Monday, he told The News he was still gathering signatures. Landin has a long history of being involved in Latino civil rights groups in southwest Detroit. He is currently president of the state chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC. He's a contributing political columnist for El Central newspaper. One of the ideas he advocates is for the city to take steps to annex 28 Metro Detroit communities so that Detroit will once again have 1 million residents. "There is one word that encapsulates of what everyone wants to do. And that word is: More,'" Landin told the News earlier this year. "How do we get more? My answer to all of that is annexation. It's how Detroit was built." Todd Perkins The longtime attorney and civil rights advocate turned in 3,000 signatures Monday afternoon. "This is an affirmation that people want change and we are going to give it to them," Perkins said, who said he began canvassing for signatures about six weeks ago. "I'm a kid from U of D high school and I believe in the Jesuit tradition of men for others," he said, referring to the University of Detroit high school. Perkin's mayoral bid is the 55-year-old's first run for office. He said he is undaunted by candidates who have extensive political records. "Those individuals were making promises when they were at the helm … and now they're promising to do something they didn't do already," he said. Mary Sheffield The current City Council President was the first to turn in her petitions, on Feb. 12, and she has been certified to be on the ballot, according to the Dept. of Elections. Sheffield is a fourth-generation Detroiter from a family of civil rights advocates. “This next chapter in Detroit is about building on the growth and the progress that we've all worked so hard for," Sheffield said during her Dec. 10 campaign announcement. "It's about ensuring that the city's prosperity reaches more residents, more businesses and more neighborhoods.” laguilar@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: At least nine turn in petitions to run to be Detroit's next mayor

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Tuesday deadline looms to submit petitions to run for Detroit mayor, council The city of Detroit's Department of Elections felt a bit like opening day of a new sporting season on Monday as at least a half-dozen hopeful candidates turned in their nominating petitions to make it on the Aug. 5 primary. Election officials said nominating petitions were turned in throughout the day, ahead of a 4 p.m. Tuesday deadline. Among the mayoral candidates who submitted petitions on Monday were former Police Chief James Craig; the Rev. Solomon Kinloch; and attorney Todd Perkins. Daniel Baxter, chief of operations of the city's department of elections, said he expected another busy day Tuesday. Petitions are due for those who want to run for mayor, City Council and multiple other offices. The city's elections officials then have to certify petitions before a candidate is officially on the August primary ballot. But one incumbent Detroit City Councilwoman may not have her name on the ballot after election officials said she failed to pay a late filing fee. A certified letter said Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero's name won't appear on the primary ballot and her nominating petitions have been disqualified, according to a certified letter signed by city and Wayne County election officials. The letter is dated Monday. Santiago-Romero, who represents District 6, which covers southwest Detroit and parts of downtown, contends the Wayne County Clerk's Office has made a "clerical error." She's now racing against time to see if she can get her name on the ballot, she said late Monday. Last week, she turned in more than 600 signatures, which is more than double the required amount. At issue is a $250 outstanding "late filing fee" for an October campaign quarterly campaign statement, according to the letter. But Santiago-Romero said she didn't turn in the report late and her office contacted the county clerk's office months ago to resolve the error and were told that issue was settled. Instead, on Monday afternoon she received the letter informing she was disqualified. She hopes to clear up the issue on Tuesday, she said. "But if they don't agree to the mistake, we're going to have to take this to court," she said. As of Monday afternoon, election officials said 129 people requested petition forms to run for various Detroit offices this year. That includes 32 people who are mulling a run for mayor and 73 who are running for one of the 9 city council seats. At least three other candidates have already submitted nominating petitions to run for mayor, which have been certified, according to city elections officials: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield; Jonathon Barlow; and Joel Hasshiim. Former City Council President Saunteel Jenkins has submitted her petitions. Among the candidates who dropped off nominating petitions Monday — Craig, Kinloch and Perkins — all expressed enthusiasm at their chances to succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is leaving office to run for Michigan governor. Perkins turned in 3,000 signatures. "This is an affirmation that people want change and we are going to give it to them," Perkins said, who said he began canvassing for signatures about six weeks ago. "I'm a kid from U of D high school and I believe in the Jesuit tradition of men for others," he said, referring to the University of Detroit high school. Perkin's mayoral bid is the 55-year-old's first run for office. He said he is undaunted by candidates who have extensive political records. "Those individuals were making promises when they were at the helm ... and now they're promising to something they didn't do already," he said. Craig also expressed confidence as he dropped off signatures. "I feel very good about the response I'm getting from voters. I'm out there doing something daily, and, so many people are open to listening. And I'm listening to them, " he said. He and several other mayor candidates have noted that many voters haven't yet decided, which gives the candidates hope they can Kinloch, who dropped off his petitions at 8:30 a.m. Monday, said he also has found much support. “Detroit is at a crossroads. Despite the progress of the last decade, we have to be honest that the revitalization of our city hasn’t included everyone," Kinloch said in an email. "Far too many Detroiters in our neighborhoods have been left out of the resurgence." laguilar@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tuesday deadline looms to submit petitions to run for Detroit mayor, council

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Former Police Chief James Craig announces Detroit mayoral bid Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who became a popular figure in conservative media, declared his candidacy Wednesday for Detroit Mayor. It's a competitive race but Craig is likely the first pro-Trump candidate and says he may be most poised…

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who became a popular figure in conservative media, declared his candidacy Wednesday for Detroit Mayor.


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Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig explores running for Detroit mayor Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has taken official steps to be a candidate for Detroit mayor, joining an already competitive race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan. The "Chief James Craig for Mayor" exploratory committee was formed earlier this…

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has taken official steps to be a candidate for Detroit mayor, joining an already competitive race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan.


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Detroit megachurch pastor takes steps to run for mayor The Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., the 51-year-old pastor of a Detroit-based church with more than 35,000 members, has created a "Solomon Kinloch for Mayor" exploratory committee with Wayne County Wednesday, according to county records. On Wednesday night,…

The Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., the 51-year-old pastor of a Detroit-based church with more than 35,000 members, has created a "Solomon Kinloch for Mayor" exploratory committee with Wayne County Wednesday, according to county records.


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Mary Sheffield files signature petitions in bid to become Detroit's next mayor Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield didn't let an impending snowstorm get in the way of her bid to become the city's next mayor. Sheffield on Wednesday became the first mayoral candidate to file her signature petitions, submitting more than…

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield didn't let an impending snowstorm get in the way of her bid to become the city's next mayor.


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Sheffield top fundraiser in Detroit mayor race but two others raise over $100K in months Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield remains the top fundraiser in the competitive race to be Detroit's next mayor. Sheffield raised $162,830 between October and December 2024, bringing her total available funds to $467,852 as of Dec. 31,…

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield remains the top fundraiser in the competitive race to be Detroit's next mayor.


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Son of former Detroit mayor mulling a bid for dad's old job Dennis Archer Jr. is still considering running for Detroit mayor later this year but said this week he has not yet made a final decision. “There are a lot of things to think about before making such a huge decision,” Archer Jr. told The Detroit News at…

Dennis Archer Jr. is still considering running for Detroit mayor later this year but said this week he has not yet made a final decision.


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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins forms committee to run for Detroit mayor Detroit attorney Todd Perkins has become the sixth person to take formal steps to consider running for Detroit's mayor, according to Wayne County political campaign records. Perkins, 54, has formed the Todd Perkins for the People committee, according…

Detroit attorney Todd Perkins has become the sixth person to take formal steps to consider running for Detroit's mayor, according to Wayne County political campaign records.


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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins forms committee to run for Detroit mayor Perkins, who practices criminal, civil and entertainment law, is the latest to take formal steps to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan.

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Saunteel Jenkins officially enters Detroit mayoral race Detroit — Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins formally declared Tuesday she wants to be the city's next mayor, officially entering the race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan. The former councilwoman, 54, who resigned in 2014 to lead a…

Detroit — Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins formally declared Tuesday she wants to be the city's next mayor, officially entering the race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan.


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Council President Mary Sheffield launches campaign to be Detroit's first female mayor Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield on Tuesday formally kicked off her campaign for mayor in what is shaping up to be a competitive race for the November 2025 election. Sheffield, 37, who is the third generation in a Detroit family of civil…

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield on Tuesday formally kicked off her campaign for mayor in what is shaping up to be a competitive race for the November 2025 election.


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Mary Sheffield announcement expected to kick off expected crowded race for Detroit mayor Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is expected to announce Tuesday she wants to be Detroit's next mayor, kicking off what is shaping up to be a competitive race now that Mayor Mike Duggan is not running again. Sheffield is hosting an evening…

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is expected to announce Tuesday she wants to be Detroit's next mayor, kicking off what is shaping up to be a competitive race now that Mayor Mike Duggan is not running again.


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