Detroit mayoral election: Meet the 9 candidates running

Danetta Simpson is from Detroit, Michigan. She is a retired cosmetologist and a mother of four. 

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Danetta is a retired cosmetologist and former salon owner. 

Danetta’s campaign for Detroit mayor is her second run for that office. She previously ran for state representative, Detroit’s school board, and City Council but did not win.

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As of June 2, 2025, Danetta Simpson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Supports ending water shutoffs for residents, revitalizing neighborhoods, and building affordable housing.

Supports ending water shutoffs for residents, improving neighborhoods, and building affordable housing.

- Supports ending water shutoffs for residents, improving neighborhoods, and building affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to implement "no-gun laws" in certain areas with large crowds and alcohol and tobacco use.

- Plans to implement "no-gun laws" in certain areas with large crowds and alcohol and tobacco use.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements, ensuring all residents have access to affordable water, and addressing high water shutoff rates.

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements, ensuring affordable water, and addressing high water shutoff rates.

- Supports investing in infrastructure improvements, ensuring affordable water, and addressing high water shutoff rates.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes the mayor should have input in the school system.

- Believes the mayor should have input in the school system.

Education

Has a felony charge for assault with intent to murder from 1996. Maintains that she was wrongfully convicted and that a witness lied in her case.

- Has a felony charge for assault with intent to murder from 1996. Maintains that she was wrongfully convicted and that a witness lied in her case.

Ethics & Conduct

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Danetta Simpson

Danetta’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is her second run for that office. She previously ran for state representative, Detroit’s school board, and City Council but did not win.

As of June 3, 2025, Danetta Simpson did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to fix Detroit's water system by investing in infrastructure improvements, ensuring affordable water access, and addressing high rates of water shutoffs.

Plans to fix Detroit's water system and address ongoing issues with the water supply.

Danetta Simpson’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is her second run for that office. She previously ran for state representative, Detroit’s school board, and City Council but did not win.

Danetta Simpson is from Detroit, Michigan. She is a retired cosmetologist and a mother of four. She grew up and continues to reside on Detroit’s eastside with her four children. She was wrongfully convicted of a crime she did not commit and contends that a witness lied in her case. Information on her educational background and religious affiliation is not available at this time.

Danetta is a retired cosmetologist and former salon owner. She spent more than two decades running her own hair salon in Detroit, where she provided hair styling, beauty treatments and managed day-to-day operations. Earlier in her career, she worked directly with clients to deliver personalized cosmetology services and build customer relationships.

Danetta Simpson’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is her second run for that office. She previously ran for state representative, Detroit’s school board and City Council but did not secure election.

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Fred Durhal

James Craig

Joel Haashiim

John Barlow

Mary Sheffield

Saunteel Jenkins

Solomon Kinloch

Todd Perkins

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.