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The Metro: Why tackling affordability issues was the winning message for candidates across the country

Sam Corey, The Metro November 12, 2025

Last week, Democrats ran across the country on alleviating the issue of affordability.  Those people spreading the message were often...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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The Metro: Why Detroit residents are happy with Sheffield’s victory

Sam Corey, The Metro November 10, 2025

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield ran on several promises: creating job opportunities for young people, improving schools, and investing in neighborhoods.  It's...

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Sam Robinson and Malachi Barrett join Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben on MichMash
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MichMash: After mayoral win, is Sheffield the second most powerful Democrat in Michigan?

Hernz Laguerre November 7, 2025

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield had a historic win on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to be elected Mayor of Detroit. In...

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The Metro: The two Republican frontrunners in the governor’s race

Sam Corey, The Metro November 6, 2025

Political junkies have their minds on the elections that just happened this past week. But one year ahead, there are...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield joins The Metro live at WDET Studios, July 16, 2025.
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The Metro: The pressures of being a first

Sam Corey, The Metro November 5, 2025

For the first time, a woman is mayor-elect for the City of Detroit. Mary Sheffield is a 38-year old Black...

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Dearborn elects Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for second term

Nargis Rahman November 5, 2025

Dearborn voters have elected Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for a second term.  Hammoud won with more than 70% of the votes...

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Denzel McCampbell stands with a mic in hand at his election night gathering.
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Denzel McCampbell wins District 7 seat

Russ McNamara November 5, 2025

In Northwest Detroit, District 7 went to Denzel McCampbell. He defeated Democratic Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett, who angered many...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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AP Race Call: Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayor’s race, will be first woman to lead city

Associated Press November 4, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr. to become the...

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The Metro: Why this Michigan conservative voted for a marijuana tax

Sam Corey, The Metro November 4, 2025

For a long time, Michigan's roads didn't have the funding they needed. Last month lawmakers placed a 24%tax on marijuana...

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Lance Boldrey joins MichMash in October 2025
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MichMash: How does the state budget affect the cannabis industry?

Hernz Laguerre October 31, 2025

In this episode, cannabis attorney Lance Boldrey joins the show. He chats with WDET's Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's...

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The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race

Sam Corey, The Metro October 30, 2025

Next week, the Hamtramck will residents will elect a new mayor.  That’s because the outgoing mayor, Amer Ghalib was picked...

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Detroit mayoral candidates poised to make Motor City history

Quinn Klinefelter October 29, 2025

Detroit is preparing for a mayoral election filled with “firsts.” For the first time in a dozen years voters will...

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