Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch are headed to the general election in the race for Detroit mayor.

Analysts cited former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's comeback win in 2005 as precedent for a double-digit turnaround from a second-place primary finish.

The upcoming mayoral election presents a pivotal decision for Detroit as it seeks to chart a new course after 12 years under Duggan's leadership. Sheffield's primary victory positions her to potentially become the city's first female mayor, while Kinloch's candidacy brings a voice representing Detroit's faith and grassroots communities.