Mary Sheffield

Mary Sheffield (born June 9, 1987) is an American politician who is serving as the 76th mayor of Detroit since January 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to serve as mayor of Detroit. She previously served on the Detroit City Council from 2014 to 2026, and was president of City Council from 2022 to 2026, as the youngest person ever to hold that office.

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Preceded by

Constituency established

Succeeded by

Renata Miller

Born

(1987-06-09) June 9, 1987 Detroit, Michigan, U .

Party

Democratic

Spouse

Rickey Jackson Jr. (m. 2025)

Parent

Horace Sheffield III (father)

Education

Wayne State University (BA) Central Michigan University (MPA)

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Preceded byMike Duggan

Political offices

Preceded byMike Duggan

Political offices

Mayor of Detroit 2026–present

Political offices

Incumbent

Political offices
Preceded byMike Duggan	Mayor of Detroit 2026–present	Incumbent