In just over one month, Detroit residents will vote in the primary race for the next Mayor of Michigan’s biggest city. As the resurgence in the city continues to grow each year, all eyes will be on this race. The primary will be held on August 5, with early voting beginning July 26.
Current Mayor Mike Duggan is not running for reelection, choosing instead to run for governor in 2026.
Candidates (campaign websites linked):
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- Jonathan Barlow – Founder of The WKND Company and the Family Action Network
- James Craig – Former Detroit Chief of Police
- Fred Durhal III – Former state representative and member of the Detroit City Council
- Joel Haashiim – Former business owner, wholesaler, and distributor
- Saunteel Jenkins – Former Detroit City Council president, CEO of The Heat and Warmth Fund
- Solomon Kinloch – Pastor of Triumph Church
- Todd Perkins – Attorney, former teacher
- Mary Sheffield – Detroit City Council president
- DaNetta Simpson
