Kinloch closely defeated former THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins in the city's Aug. 5 primary to advance in the race, according to unofficial vote results on the city's website. Sheffield collected approximately 51% of the vote,

Voters will decide in November which of the two will succeed popular three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running as an independent for Michigan’s open governor’s seat in 2026.

In November, Detroit voters will decide between Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch when they vote for their next mayor. Sheffield dominated in the primary election, while Kinloch narrowly beat Saunteel Jenkins.