Full WXYZ Detroit Mayoral Debate Between Solomon Kinloch & Mary Sheffield

Takeaways from Contentious Detroit Mayoral Election: Sheffield, Kinloch Battle Over Accomplishments

Triumph Church Rev. Solomon Kinloch cast a dark shadow over the prospects of a potential Mary Sheffield administration during the first televised debate. Sheffield didn’t hold back on the pastor’s absence in the community during candidate forums leading up to the August primary election, questions surrounding how he purchased his Oakland Township home and his lack of political experience. The gloves were off after Sheffield suggested Kinloch doe…

Sheffield and Kinloch face off in Detroit mayoral debate

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr. will face off in a televised mayoral debate Wednesday evening, Oct. 15. This story also appeared in Detroit Free Press Detroit’s WXYZ-TV is hosting the debate at 7 p.m. on Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 4 general election. Viewers can also stream it live online at WXYZ.com or the station’s Facebook and YouTube pages. WXYZ’s Editorial Director…

Live updates, analysis from Detroit mayoral debate between Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr. face off in a Detroit mayoral debate on WXYZ. Follow our live updates.

Full WXYZ Detroit mayoral debate between Solomon Kinloch & Mary Sheffield

There are less than three weeks away from election day in Michigan on Nov. 4, and WXYZ was proud to host the only face-to-face debate in the Detroit mayoral election.

Sheffield and Kinloch to Meet in Televised Mayoral Debate

Photo: Curtis Paul ~ 760 WJR DETROIT, Oct. 15, 2025 ~ The two general election candidates in Detroit‘s mayoral race will square off in a televised debate Wednesday evening to make their cases as to why they should be the next mayor. City Council President Mary Sheffield and Triumph Church Senior Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Jr. are non-partisan candidates vying for the top job in Detroit’s government, and will meet in a debate at 7 p.m. on WXYZ-TV. …

Live updates, analysis from Detroit mayoral debate between Mary ...