It's Election Day. Who Will Win the Battle in the Detroit Mayoral Race?

Voting booths on W. Grand Blvd. (Deadline Detroit file photo)

The time has finally come: We may find out sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning who the top candidates are for Detroit mayor and city council in the upcoming general election in November.

If previous primaries are any indication, voter turnout is expected to be low on a day when the forecast calls for a high of 85 degrees. Some residents have already voted through absentee ballots or early in-person voting.

If the polls are accurate, the mayoral runoff in November will be between Council President Mary Sheffield and either Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. or former Council President Saunteel Jenkins. A wild upset—though unlikely—might include attorney Todd Perkins or Councilman Fred Durhal III in the second spot.

Former Police Chief James Craig polled well in the beginning of the campaign, but seems to have faded.  

The council-at-large race will be narrowed down to four candidates after the primary, with the top two ultimately winning the seats. Incumbents Mary Waters and Coleman A. Young II are hoping to retain their positions.

In the other council races, the top two candidates in each district will face off in November.To find where to vote in Detroit click here.

To read about other races in the state go to Bridge Michigan.

A reminder: Bring a photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, student ID or tribal ID, Bridge Michigan notes. If you don’t have one, you can still vote by signing an affidavit confirming your identity.

We'll be updating information throughout the day.