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The Metro: What Detroit’s next mayor should run on

Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, The Metro April 24, 2025

For the first time since he won the role 12 years ago, Mayor Mike Duggan will not be on the...

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Detroit attorney Todd Perkins formally announced his campaign for mayor on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Considine Little Rock Recreation Center in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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Detroit Evening Report: Attorney Todd Perkins enters Detroit mayoral race

Bre'Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman April 3, 2025

Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announced his bid for mayor this week, making him the eighth candidate to enter the race...

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FILE - Former Detroit police chief James Craig.
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Detroit Evening Report: Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more

Jerome Vaughn March 12, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig's mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump's nomination...

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FILE - Former Detroit police chief James Craig.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig eyes mayoral run

Hernz Laguerre March 10, 2025

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is filing paperwork to run for mayor in this year's election.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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Former CEO of THAW and Detroit Mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins.
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Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected

Russ McNamara February 19, 2025

One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield at WDET Studios, Feb. 12, 2025.
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Mary Sheffield on Detroit’s mayoral race, priorities for the city

Russ McNamara February 12, 2025

Detroit’s next mayor will not be Mike Duggan. He seeks greener pastures in Lansing. So folks are lining up to...

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Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero at WDET Studios.
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Detroit City Council facing busy year as mayoral election looms

Russ McNamara January 10, 2025

Detroit City Council was back at it this week with a light schedule — mostly taking public comment in Tuesday’s...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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MichMash: What’s ahead in Detroit’s 2025 mayoral race

Hernz Laguerre January 3, 2025

The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader of...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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Detroit Evening Report: Mary Sheffield enters 2025 Detroit mayoral race

Alex McLenon, Jerome Vaughn December 11, 2024

City Council President Mary Sheffield is throwing her name into next year’s Detroit mayoral race. She formally announced her candidacy...

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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit).
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Detroit Evening Report: MI House Speaker Joe Tate tests the waters for possible Detroit mayoral run

Sascha Raiyn December 3, 2024

State House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) has formed an exploratory committee to run for mayor of Detroit next year.Subscribe to...

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