Mayor Mike Duggan toured the Detroit Auto Show Thursday, teasing new charging stations in the city and testing vehicles in his last show as mayor.

The race for president of the United State has understandably commanded nearly all of our electoral attention. With Donald Trump set to be sworn into office Monday, while his administration will rightfully be a focus, we encourage readers to put eyes on elected office closer to home. Local politics matter — especially this year, in Detroit.

Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.

Detroit-based attorney Todd Perkins formed a candidate committee for Detroit mayor. He marks the sixth candidate to register for the race.

At his final Detroit Auto Show as mayor, Mike Duggan said this year's showcase represents an optimistic future for the Motor City. Visiting the show just a year after the historic auto bailout of 2009, Duggan said he remembers the faces he saw. And they weren't excited.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan met with Stellantis NV’s new North America leader Friday in hopes of re-establishing a connection lost due to leadership turnover at the automaker.

Former Detroit City Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins aims to bring experiences working with the grassroots and business community to her bid for mayor.

Two city council presidents want to make history as the first woman to be elected mayor of Detroit. But four men may say "Not so fast...!"

A longtime nonprofit executive and former president of the Detroit City Council is throwing her hat in the ring to be the city’s next mayor.

The former Detroit City Council president, who stepped away in 2014 to lead The Heat and Warmth Fund, is officially running to succeed Mike Duggan.

Perkins, who practices criminal, civil and entertainment law, is the latest to take formal steps to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan.

The Lions, one of the NFL’s worst teams for much of its 90-year history, are Super Bowl favorites for the first time and long-suffering fans are loving every minute of it. Detroit will kick off a potential run to its first league title since 1957 against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night at Ford Field.